repotting phalanopsis
I can't pass up a bargain and now have several very healthy looking plants -
not blooming- that have many aerial roots. How do I handle the LONG roots that are above the soil line? It would take a gigantic pot to hold them. Have I let them go too long? Thanks, Carolyn |
repotting phalanopsis
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I'd just let them grow, Carolyn. Sometimes when you repot you can tuck some in the pot without breaking them; but if not, they'll be fine "hanging out". "Carolyn LeCrone" wrote in message ... I can't pass up a bargain and now have several very healthy looking plants - not blooming- that have many aerial roots. How do I handle the LONG roots that are above the soil line? It would take a gigantic pot to hold them. Have I let them go too long? Thanks, Carolyn |
repotting phalanopsis
On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:53:51 -0500, Jim Landers wrote:
I'd just let them grow, Carolyn. Sometimes when you repot you can tuck some in the pot without breaking them; but if not, they'll be fine "hanging out". I agree. To me, Phal roots are very interesting to watch grow. Just let them do their thing! |
repotting phalanopsis
Carolyn,
They are less apt to break if well moistened 10 or 15 minutes before repotting, whether going in the pot or out. Bob "Fred Garvin" wrote in message ... On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:53:51 -0500, Jim Landers wrote: I'd just let them grow, Carolyn. Sometimes when you repot you can tuck some in the pot without breaking them; but if not, they'll be fine "hanging out". I agree. To me, Phal roots are very interesting to watch grow. Just let them do their thing! |
repotting phalanopsis
Interesting point, Bob. This never occurred to me. How do you moisten them,
use a Qtip or spray bottle? And does this permit you to get longer roots in the pot without breaking them? "Bob Walsh" wrote in message news:V4z7a.260095$2H6.4242@sccrnsc04... Carolyn, They are less apt to break if well moistened 10 or 15 minutes before repotting, whether going in the pot or out. Bob "Fred Garvin" wrote in message ... On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:53:51 -0500, Jim Landers wrote: I'd just let them grow, Carolyn. Sometimes when you repot you can tuck some in the pot without breaking them; but if not, they'll be fine "hanging out". I agree. To me, Phal roots are very interesting to watch grow. Just let them do their thing! |
repotting phalanopsis
Jim,
At least a spray bottle or a soak. Getting them to "green up" as when you water them will make them more pliable. You can probably get more of the airial roots in the pot then, but it is definately better for those already in the mix. Whether the airial roots will adapt to in pot culture is another topic for discussion. Bob |
repotting phalanopsis
Thanks for your replies expertice.
Carolyn "Bob Walsh" wrote in message .net... Jim, At least a spray bottle or a soak. Getting them to "green up" as when you water them will make them more pliable. You can probably get more of the airial roots in the pot then, but it is definately better for those already in the mix. Whether the airial roots will adapt to in pot culture is another topic for discussion. Bob |
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