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Aerial roots??
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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Aerial roots??
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. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Claude" wrote in message ... 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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Aerial roots??
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. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Claude" wrote in message ... 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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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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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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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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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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Aerial roots??
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! .. "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... 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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Aerial roots??
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! .. "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... 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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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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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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Aerial roots??
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. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message ink.net... 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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