Repotting Cattleya - Transplanting into Hydroponics
	Repotting Cattleya? Transplant into our Hydroponic System and you'll see amazing results! Growing healthy Cattleya requires a potting material that drains easily and provides plenty of space for air flow around the roots. This material should not compact or breakdown because Cattleya roots decay quickly without good air circulation and too much moisture. LECA pebbles in our system are perfect for this!
	Cattleya growing in a clay pot.
		1.  Soak pebbles for a couple of hours (or overnight) in a solution of 2-3 TBS of K-L-N Rooting Solution per gallon of water. KLN promotes new root growth while resisting disease. Save soaking solution for watering new transplant later.
		2. Remove plant by carefully breaking clay pot.
		3. Remove all moss from root system.
		4. Using sterile tools, cut away all discolored and mushy roots. Be aggressive and cut away any damaged or hollow roots.
		5. Using a hose, rinse away old roots and potting materials.
		6. This plant has a healthy root system - it's ready for our system! Notice that all the old roots have been cut away.
		7. Fill the bottom of the culture pot with pebbles, then insert the orchid. For stability, plant a little deeper than with other mixes. Don't worry, clay pebbles at the top are always dry.
		8. Firmly pack down pebbles, making sure there are no air gaps between the pebbles and the roots.
	9. Finished plant. Looks good!	Buy  Hydro Supplies click here
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