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title: "I posted back in January that my little orchid had a little orchid…"
description: "I posted back in January that my little orchid had a little orchid growing. I asked when to clip and repot. I was advised to wait until there were three…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/0EB44ETL1RnP5Sn4MqoObQ"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Renny B"
published: "2026-04-05T18:06:21.986751Z"
language: "en"
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# I posted back in January that my little orchid had a little orchid…

_Posted by Renny B on 2026-04-05_

I posted back in January that my little orchid had a little orchid growing. I asked when to clip and repot. I was advised to wait until there were three leaves, three roots and they were three inches long. I think it is time. And now, how can I go about of maneuvering the roots so they won’t snap or break? Many thanks in advance!

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## 2 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2026-04-05

Give them a good soak. They should make them more pliant. And take your time. If you feel resistance, don’t force it. If it’s too unwieldy, you might consider going with a slightly larger pot.

#### Renny B replied on 2026-04-05

Thanks! I do have another pot and cup just like this one. I’m just worried because of how these roots are going straight away from the center. I had another little one but unfortunately it didn’t last too long.

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