On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:37:47 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote:

Tanya,

If they are that long, go ahead and snip away. Remember to use a sterile
tool for this (a fresh, single-edged razor blade for each plant is fine and
convenient), and to treat the cut ends to prevent disease. I usually spray
with peroxide and then dust with cinnamon.

Diana


Tanya & Diana -
I have to disagree. Never cut a root unless there is NO other
way to live with the plant or it is damaged or rotted.

Having said that. IF you have to convince roots into a pot or
basket, soak them for over 15 min. in a bucket of clean water.
They will be come pliable. The same works if you have to get
them out of an old pot. Although if you can sacrifice the pot -
breaking an old pot will cause the roots to loosen faster than a
good soak.

But someone suggested that arial roots be left to roam. I agree.
I have never found them to be happy if forced into a pot.
SuE
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