Phals revisited
 

The 50% off phals I bought had just finished blooming. I cut off all the bad
roots and repotted them. How long should I expect to wait for new growth to
appear.

Thanks

Phals revisited
 

If you mean a new spike, probably late fall, depending on where you live.
Phals need a diurnal temp range of about 10-15 degrees to initiate spiking,
and they also need to rest for a while and develop new leaves.

If you mean new leaf growth, that can come any time now.

Diana

"Manelli Family" wrote in message
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The 50% off phals I bought had just finished blooming. I cut off all the
bad roots and repotted them. How long should I expect to wait for new
growth to appear.

Thanks

Phals revisited
 

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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If you mean a new spike, probably late fall, depending on where you live.
Phals need a diurnal temp range of about 10-15 degrees to initiate
spiking, and they also need to rest for a while and develop new leaves.

If you mean new leaf growth, that can come any time now.

Diana


Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted these
plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots together,
wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking most of them in
the process. Disgusting.

Phals revisited
 

Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted these
plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots together,
wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking most of them
in the process. Disgusting.

I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean, do
the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root system
to support the whole plant.

Diana

Phals revisited
 

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...
Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted these
plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots
together, wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking
most of them in the process. Disgusting.

I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean, do
the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root
system to support the whole plant.

Diana

The roots they have left I would say are borderline. They're not
desiccating (the plants) so I assume there are enough left to support the
leaves they have. I will never buy another orchid that originates from that
Co. again - at any price!

Phals revisited
 

"Manelli Family" wrote in message
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"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted
these plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots
together, wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking
most of them in the process. Disgusting.

I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean,
do the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root
system to support the whole plant.

Diana

The roots they have left I would say are borderline. They're not
desiccating (the plants) so I assume there are enough left to support the
leaves they have. I will never buy another orchid that originates from
that Co. again - at any price!

If they do start to destabilize (go limp, etc), consider removing portions
of the bottom leaves. That way the roots will have less to support. The
plants will look strange for a while, but have a better chance at recovery.

Diana

Phals revisited
 

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...

"Manelli Family" wrote in message
...

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...
Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted
these plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots
together, wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking
most of them in the process. Disgusting.

I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean,
do the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root
system to support the whole plant.

Diana

The roots they have left I would say are borderline. They're not
desiccating (the plants) so I assume there are enough left to support the
leaves they have. I will never buy another orchid that originates from
that Co. again - at any price!

If they do start to destabilize (go limp, etc), consider removing portions
of the bottom leaves. That way the roots will have less to support. The
plants will look strange for a while, but have a better chance at
recovery.

Diana


Thanks. I will definately do that.