Myth or fact?
Orchids will bloom once their roots fill the pot.
I'd heard that one day and I wondered if it was true. It was said about paphs, but it may hold true for other orchids too. Would add creedence to using a pot just large enough to hold the remaining roots.
And Mike responded:
Myth - Paphs will bloom with only a few roots. In fact, Paphs are not known as
aggressive root producers. That is why Paphs should be put in the smallest
possible pot. They won't fill the pot before the media degrades and old media
encourages root rot.
Please see:
http://www.ladyslipper.com/coco3.htm
The healthier the orchid plant the better it blooms, and the better the root system, the healthier the plant.
Marty Epstein
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