Choose the right time: after flowering, when new roots or growth begin
Gather supplies: fresh orchid mix, clean pot with drainage, sterilized scissors, and gloves
Water the orchid lightly a day before transplanting
Remove the orchid from its old pot gently
Shake off old medium from the roots
Trim dead, mushy, or black roots with sterilized scissors
Keep healthy firm roots intact
Place fresh orchid mix in the new pot
Position the orchid so the base sits above the medium
Fill around the roots with more orchid mix
Tap the pot lightly to settle the medium
Do not pack the mix tightly
Water lightly after transplanting if needed
Keep the orchid in bright, indirect light
Avoid fertilizing for a few weeks
Monitor for new growth and root recovery