Repotting questions

[sunbirdx]

Hi Guys,

I have had orchids (semi-sucessfully, I guess you could say) for years. I have 5 phals and two Oncidium. The Oncidium are new to me. I haven't had a Phal die on me, but I have some repotting coming up of my oldest Phal, and I am a little nervous...

My questions are these;

1) I use Better-Gro Orchid Bark in ceramic pots, some "orchid" pots, others not. Any thoughts on this? Is there better?

2) When repotting, is it really true that above ground roots should not be buried?

3) Repotting is best done soon after blooms drop, correct?