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root rot
I recently inherited a number of neglected orchids. From what I
understand, root rot is common for orchids that have not been repotted in a long time, or over watered. I gather that healthy orchids roots tend to be greenish in color. Most of these orchids have a decent size root ball but it ranges from and obvious rotten mass, to a white mass of roots that is brown on the inside. It would appear what is happening with these orchids is they are putting out new root spikes that do fine until they reach the old root mass, then they also rot at that point. What would be the best method of repotting in this situation? It would seem that clipping off all the dead and rotting roots up to the green part would make the most sense. If I do this I end up with a lot of stubby roots ranging up to about 1" long. Like I said, once the roots hit the old root ball they rot, so the only decently long roots are the one's growing outside the pots. Also, I've heard mention of using cinnamon to inhibit root rot. Would using a disinfectant specifically for orchids help in killing off the root rot? From what I'm beginning to see, I should 've given away everything except the Vandas. Thanks for any helpful hints. I didn't plan on getting into orchids just yet, but just like stray animals, I can't pass up a living creature in need. bb |
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Physan is easy to get hold of. A small amount goes a long way. Clip off all
dead roots; soak 10 min; repot in fresh mix with physan treated pot and you're on your way. I've had rhyzomes without a single root, begin growing within a couple of weeks. I've had physan take care of erwinia brown rot too. I'm not a dealer and don't even own stock in it, but I like the way it takes care of business. Gary PS. GreenShield or other generic algaecide (as in pool treatment) seem to work as well. "bb" wrote in message ... I recently inherited a number of neglected orchids. From what I understand, root rot is common for orchids that have not been repotted in a long time, or over watered. I gather that healthy orchids roots tend to be greenish in color. Most of these orchids have a decent size root ball but it ranges from and obvious rotten mass, to a white mass of roots that is brown on the inside. It would appear what is happening with these orchids is they are putting out new root spikes that do fine until they reach the old root mass, then they also rot at that point. What would be the best method of repotting in this situation? It would seem that clipping off all the dead and rotting roots up to the green part would make the most sense. If I do this I end up with a lot of stubby roots ranging up to about 1" long. Like I said, once the roots hit the old root ball they rot, so the only decently long roots are the one's growing outside the pots. Also, I've heard mention of using cinnamon to inhibit root rot. Would using a disinfectant specifically for orchids help in killing off the root rot? From what I'm beginning to see, I should 've given away everything except the Vandas. Thanks for any helpful hints. I didn't plan on getting into orchids just yet, but just like stray animals, I can't pass up a living creature in need. bb |
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On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 17:53:00 -0500, "Gareth Wills"
wrote: Physan is easy to get hold of. A small amount goes a long way. Are you familiar with a product named RD 20, and if so, would it do the same thing as Physan? Thanks bb |
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On Fri, 07 Feb 2003 20:11:51 GMT, bb
wrote: I gather that healthy orchids roots tend to be greenish in color. Most of these orchids have a decent size root ball but it ranges from and obvious rotten mass, to a white mass of roots that is brown on the inside. It would appear what is happening with these orchids is they are putting out new root spikes that do fine until they reach the old root mass, then they also rot at that point. bb Healthy roots are generally silver and stiff or wire like to the touch generally. There are some that are hair covered. Rotten roots are wet when you touch them and squish. They may have a thin stiff wire like center. Take only the squishy ones out. The newly growing tip or a just watered root are the only ones which are green. So some of the others in the center could be good, just old and dirty. Good luck. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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Off the top of my head, I believe they're the same or closely related
chemicals and would probably do the same. One orchid site http://www.kkorchid.com/1chemicals.htm lists Physan 20 as a replacement for RD20. Gary "bb" wrote in message ... On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 17:53:00 -0500, "Gareth Wills" wrote: Physan is easy to get hold of. A small amount goes a long way. Are you familiar with a product named RD 20, and if so, would it do the same thing as Physan? Thanks bb |
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