Sometimes I do cut them, if in a situation as described.

I then dip the cut end (nothing else) in cinnamon to dry it out and prevent
fungal infections, then repot. The roots usually branch quite nicely.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
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i have to play it by ear since i don't know how the "internal" roots are...

i have another question which just arose:
my mom's phalaenopsis (no label -- white flowers) has grown 2 keikis (one on
each spike) both have 3 leaves and each has 2 HUGE roots.
these should not be cut off? and what to soak them in to make them fit into the
smallest pot possible?
sincerely
Tanya

Ray wrote:

Sometimes I do cut them, if in a situation as described.

I then dip the cut end (nothing else) in cinnamon to dry it out and prevent
fungal infections, then repot. The roots usually branch quite nicely.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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