I wouldn't cut any healthy roots,especially aerial roots.Only remove old
mushy dead roots.If the roots are that good and totally filling the pot then
a slightly bigger pot might be necessary.No plant can stop in the same pot
for the rest of its life.What is the reason for the repot?
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Thanks Keith,U.K.
"Tanya" wrote in message
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hello,
i have to repot my phalaenopses.
they are in sphagnum moss and the pot sizes are 5.5 - 6.0 inches
diameter
problem: 2 have VERY LONG roots ( 1 foot) but not much in the way of
leaves and i do not want to increase the pot sizes
a book i have advises to CUT OFF long roots (to 3 or 4 inches) i REALLY
do not want to do this especially since these had root problems when i
got them and last potted them (~ 1 year ago)
any advice is appreciated...
(i.e. do you cut these -- these are healthy roots)
thank you