On Tue, 27 May 2003 18:17:36 -0400, TheBoss
wrote:

The plant has overgrown the pot with all the roots and potting mix
outside and it's leans over so the pot cannot stay straight also it
does have some bad roots. It came from a nursey which grow all these
plant for cutting. I can't get the plant to setup straight without
falling over.
Regards
Curtis

The outside roots do not necessarily signal bad roots in the pot.
Many Phal.s like to have some roots 'wave in the breeze.' If the
mix is not chunky bark, but has turned into 'compost' in a pot; I
would repot.
As to setting straight, the grower may have aided this habit.
Some growers set the pots on 45% angles to aid drainage. It
helps prevent crown rot. The center point of the plant is called
the crown. It is the growth point and very tender. If water
sits in this area (as it might if the plant sat square) it can
lead to crown rot and the loss of the entire plant.
Try to set the pot in another larger pot to balance it where you
want to display it. Or just prop it into place. The flowers
will generally cascade more gracefully with a slight tip to the
pot.

Welcome to the ADDICTION. You will love it.
SuE
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