Repotting - Spathoglottis

Supposed to be an Eulophia spp. from S. Africa, flowered as a Spathoglottis plicata - gave away as X'mas present to a friend. It is a plant that is suited for poor soils, grows rampant if well looked after.

The plant's root ball has grown too big for the pot


Remove label and store away safely


Squeeze gently to dislodge plant but not so much strength until root ball breaks!!!


Dislodged plant:


Select a suitable pot. For terrestrials, I usually use a deep pot for very vigorous root growth. Fill pot with charcoal to about 20% to help drainage (crocking)


Push plant to side. The backbulb closes to the edge of the pot and the lead furthest from the edge:


Fill with potting mix:


Voila: