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Old 31-07-2004, 10:49 PM
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hello evryone!

My Phal. Baldan`s kaleidoscope is spiking now but the plant is kind of
hanging out of the pot so it developped lots of aerial roots.
I was thinking to repot it when it will be finished blooming but I was
wondering if I can safely cut aerial roots even though they are healthy and
plump and not dry!

thanks

Claude


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Old 31-07-2004, 11:31 PM
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Don't do it! Leave them alone and splash water/fertilizer on them when you
water. A healthy root system is one key to successful orchids.

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hello evryone!

My Phal. Baldan`s kaleidoscope is spiking now but the plant is kind of
hanging out of the pot so it developped lots of aerial roots.
I was thinking to repot it when it will be finished blooming but I was
wondering if I can safely cut aerial roots even though they are healthy

and
plump and not dry!

thanks

Claude


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Old 31-07-2004, 11:31 PM
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Don't do it! Leave them alone and splash water/fertilizer on them when you
water. A healthy root system is one key to successful orchids.

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"Claude" wrote in message
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hello evryone!

My Phal. Baldan`s kaleidoscope is spiking now but the plant is kind of
hanging out of the pot so it developped lots of aerial roots.
I was thinking to repot it when it will be finished blooming but I was
wondering if I can safely cut aerial roots even though they are healthy

and
plump and not dry!

thanks

Claude


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Old 01-08-2004, 05:56 AM
Susan Erickson
 
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On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 17:31:03 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

Don't do it! Leave them alone and splash water/fertilizer on them when you
water. A healthy root system is one key to successful orchids.


don't burry them either. They grew out side the pot try to leave
them outside unless all the roots are so bad only the aerial
roots are there to support the plant and keep it in the pot.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php
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Old 01-08-2004, 05:56 AM
Susan Erickson
 
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On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 17:31:03 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

Don't do it! Leave them alone and splash water/fertilizer on them when you
water. A healthy root system is one key to successful orchids.


don't burry them either. They grew out side the pot try to leave
them outside unless all the roots are so bad only the aerial
roots are there to support the plant and keep it in the pot.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php


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Old 01-08-2004, 12:51 PM
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On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 16:49:15 -0400, Claude wrote:

hello evryone!

My Phal. Baldan`s kaleidoscope is spiking now but the plant is kind of
hanging out of the pot so it developped lots of aerial roots.
I was thinking to repot it when it will be finished blooming but I was
wondering if I can safely cut aerial roots even though they are healthy and
plump and not dry!

thanks

Claude



These are normal and should be left alone. It's actually quite interesting
watching the roots grow!


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Old 01-08-2004, 12:51 PM
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On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 16:49:15 -0400, Claude wrote:

hello evryone!

My Phal. Baldan`s kaleidoscope is spiking now but the plant is kind of
hanging out of the pot so it developped lots of aerial roots.
I was thinking to repot it when it will be finished blooming but I was
wondering if I can safely cut aerial roots even though they are healthy and
plump and not dry!

thanks

Claude



These are normal and should be left alone. It's actually quite interesting
watching the roots grow!


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Old 01-08-2004, 05:09 PM
Ray
 
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Here's another aspect to consider: phals are epiphytes. In the natural
growing conditions, essentially all of the roots are aerial!

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"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 17:31:03 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

Don't do it! Leave them alone and splash water/fertilizer on them when

you
water. A healthy root system is one key to successful orchids.


don't burry them either. They grew out side the pot try to leave
them outside unless all the roots are so bad only the aerial
roots are there to support the plant and keep it in the pot.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php



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Old 01-08-2004, 05:09 PM
Ray
 
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Here's another aspect to consider: phals are epiphytes. In the natural
growing conditions, essentially all of the roots are aerial!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
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"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 17:31:03 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

Don't do it! Leave them alone and splash water/fertilizer on them when

you
water. A healthy root system is one key to successful orchids.


don't burry them either. They grew out side the pot try to leave
them outside unless all the roots are so bad only the aerial
roots are there to support the plant and keep it in the pot.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php



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Old 02-08-2004, 10:53 PM
Diana Kulaga
 
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Here's another aspect to consider: phals are epiphytes. In the natural
growing conditions, essentially all of the roots are aerial!

Also, if the "potted" roots have gone bad, consider simply mounting the Phal
with a little spag under it. Mount sideways and spritz as needed. You'll
never see crown rot!

Diana




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Old 02-08-2004, 10:53 PM
Diana Kulaga
 
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Here's another aspect to consider: phals are epiphytes. In the natural
growing conditions, essentially all of the roots are aerial!

Also, if the "potted" roots have gone bad, consider simply mounting the Phal
with a little spag under it. Mount sideways and spritz as needed. You'll
never see crown rot!

Diana


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Old 03-08-2004, 12:23 AM
Ray
 
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I disagree.

I find it's better to put the roots up against the bark mount, and put the
sphagnum OVER them. I've seen way too many plants sitting on that pad of
moss that never grab the mount.

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Here's another aspect to consider: phals are epiphytes. In the natural

growing conditions, essentially all of the roots are aerial!

Also, if the "potted" roots have gone bad, consider simply mounting the

Phal
with a little spag under it. Mount sideways and spritz as needed. You'll
never see crown rot!

Diana




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