EDWARD A. MANDA, Inc. 
have finished flowering. If possible before the roots 
actually appear, but in any case as soon as they 
are seen. Injury to young fleshy roots is then 
avoided. Whenever possible potting should be done 
in the early Spring months as plants then have the 
benefit of some months of growing weather. Orchids 
need not be potted every year provided the compost 
remains sweet and good and the pot is large enough 
to allow growths to expand. Every orchid should 
be overhauled and repotted ev’ery second year. 
Drainage. Drainage is an important factor. 
Epiphytal orchids should have one third or more of 
their pots filled with crocks placed more or less 
upright. If the hole at the bottom of the new pot 
is small, break into a larger aperture. 
