How to Divide & Repot Cattleya Orchids | Easy Repotting Tips for Beginners

00:00 Intro
0:40 Removing Cattleya from Terra Cotta Pot
1:41 Removing Old Media from Cattleya Roots
3:38 How to tell if roots are alive or dead
4:06 Cutting off Dead Roots
5:29 How to Divide Your Cattleya Orchid - Different Approaches
7:36 Separating Canes
10:30 Potting up Cattleya Orchid Divisions
16:35 Outro


IG @nicoledeannaorchids

Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
Most orchids grow under the lights
Only cool growers & orchids in bloom grow under my Eastern facing windows
Grow space doesn’t get any additional sunlight other than the LED’s
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical

All of the products I use are linked below. Disclaimer I may earn a small commission on any of the Amazon Links that you use. Thanks for your support!

~Pots I use~
Self Watering / Leca:
7.5” Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/3saQiPH
7” Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/36zr9G7
5” Square Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/334Y5kR
4” Square Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/337Uh2a
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aXsjdH (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3eLKswm (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/2RfN25I (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
7” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3nF7eKc (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aWLXqm (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)

Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Pot: https://amzn.to/3xIAMvh
3” - 6” Clear Inner Pot Assortment: https://amzn.to/3e7hkAp
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter

Organic / Non Self Watering:
5” Pots With Saucer (New): https://amzn.to/3h7amMx
5.75” Pots with Saucer (New): https://amzn.to/35km8jR
4.25” Pots with Saucer (New): https://amzn.to/33FEj35
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vx4aTh (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vy4zoo (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/2QRufO1 (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)


~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: https://amzn.to/3aStSth
Pebble Top Layer: https://amzn.to/3nD4s8q
Wicks: https://amzn.to/337Bcgt

Organic:
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NZ Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/3aTVhv0
Coconut Husk: https://amzn.to/36HkHJQ
Horticultural Charcoal: https://amzn.to/3riqXRE

~Fertilizers, Supplements & Pest Control ~
Naturalyte Insect Control: https://amzn.to/3o0NLFh
Bloom City Clean Kelp: https://amzn.to/3vElju3
SuperThrive: https://amzn.to/3vBhAh3
Neem Oil: https://amzn.to/3xDQAPL
Calmag: https://amzn.to/3vAezxl
MSU Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/33FEj35
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/33FEj35
PH Control Kit: https://amzn.to/3vBY2ce (I use the test vial to measure the PH)

~Lights & Equipment~
Wifi Smart Plugs: https://amzn.to/31smm72
Power Strip with Timer: https://amzn.to/3gW1hHC
Levoit Humidifier: https://amzn.to/3eMcBn1
Shelf Liners: https://amzn.to/2SaiH8T
Shelves (3 Foot): https://amzn.to/3gUV0vH
Shelves (4 Foot): https://amzn.to/3Fawv6p
Monios Lights: https://amzn.to/2Sk12vI (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: https://amzn.to/3eLyPW4 (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: https://amzn.to/3nHG3ON
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: https://botanicalleds.com/collections...