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Old 22-02-2004, 06:44 PM
Tanya
 
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Default what to do with long roots

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


 
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