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How to double or triple your orchids for free

Divide your orchids when repotting. - by Graham Ross
  • 20 Aug 2021

With cymbidium orchids, repot them every 2-4 years in spring after the flowers have faded so that, as the roots grow, they have more room and air, and the growing medium is replenished.

WATCH: Graham shows you how to divide and repot your orchids

This is also a chance to divide your bulbs - especially if their roots are getting too snug - and create more plants. 

Here's how

Step 1

Remove plant from pot. Loosen up roots and shake off mix.

Step 2

How to divide orchids

Separate bulb clumps with clean secateurs if they are jammed together, or with a clean, sharp knife if necessary to cut through thick masses of roots.

Step 3

How to divide and repot orchids

Ensure you cut around, not through, the bulbs.

Step 4

How to divide and repot orchids

Remove dead roots - they will be brown or look burnt - with clean, sharp secateurs.

Step 5

How to divide and repot orchids

Repot in groups of about 3 bulbs per pot, then water in.

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Radio broadcaster and television gardening presenter, Graham Ross, has educated, entertained and inspired Australia’s gardening community and aspiring green thumbs during a career that has spanned more than 50 years.

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