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title: "So I just got this new orchid from Trader Joe’s and I’m not very…"
description: "So I just got this new orchid from Trader Joe’s and I’m not very familiar with Orchids, should I repot this one? It seems very root bound but I just want to…"
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published: "2025-06-04T20:37:45.636495Z"
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# So I just got this new orchid from Trader Joe’s and I’m not very…

_Pubblicato da River il 2025-06-04_

So I just got this new orchid from Trader Joe’s and I’m not very familiar with Orchids, should I repot this one? It seems very root bound but I just want to check first.

![Allegato 1 di 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HolzHI8vOLY--AlqKaapr3srROfzVERdskU1zj_Cjdw/1lnsBtfWTBiCKoRnWLyI2Q.webp?size=large)

## 6 commenti

### Sweets ha commentato il 2025-06-04

I repotted mine when it looked like that

### Adrian ha commentato il 2025-06-04

Definitely looks like it could use some more room. Please repot it in something specifically made for orchids, such as an Orchid Mix or Orchid Bark, as the plant is epiphytic and needs a very well-draining substrate to survive. I know Espoma makes an Organic Orchid Mix. You can probably find it at a local plant nursery or Ace Hardware. As for a pot, if you can find a clear one, or a larger plastic one with plenty of drainage holes, that should work just fine 👍 good luck!

![Allegato 1 di 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/CQyscbeN5f0KZltdaSyx3VQZZh8uHYoaKDmCZlFICjE/tjnW36zsR_CjR1Gdd3ll7A.webp?size=large)

#### River ha risposto il 2025-06-04

Thank you so much

#### Adrian ha risposto il 2025-06-05

No problem! 😉👍

#### Adrian ha risposto il 2025-06-05

There’s a group here on Planta called “The Orchid Oasis”. I’m sure there’s plenty of people there that would be happy to answer any questions you may have for caring for your new orchid 🌺

### Brielle ha commentato il 2025-06-06

Those are arial roots. Repotting wouldnt do anything for those. They hep the plant absorb nutrients so they cant be covered

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