To repot, or not to repot? (Phal)

[lauren.r]

Hi everyone

I've had this orchid a long time and I realise it needs repotting, but I'm not sure whether I'm best waiting until the flowers drop off or not. How quickly can root rot develop? If I leave the plant as it is, do I risk this, or will it most likely be okay until it stops flowering? If a plant does develop rot, can the rot spread, or if you chop off the damaged roots will it usually recover? At the moment the aerial roots are very dry, but the roots in the pot take a really long time to dry out.

Any advice at all would be very greatly appreciated!