Joe: You didn't say where you were, or whether you were growing indoors or
out. Up north where Ray is, it's probably already cool by now, or at least
cooler than down here in South Florida, and I'm sure his humidity is
substantially lower than ours

But in my neck of the woods, that plastic bag trick does little good and can
do a lot of harm. If the humidity is already 80% or more [which ours
generally is], it doesn't need to be raised; and if the temp is already 85F
or more [which ours generally is], it really shouldn't be raised [which the
plastic bag will do] -- orchids really don't like to be steamed.

With the exception of cutting the one active root on the Phal, you did
exactly what I would've done in the same situation. Good growing,
--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com


"Ray" wrote in message
...
In the case of the paph, as the roots were in good shape, treat it
normally.
The phals, not having a significant root system, should be kept warm, and
VERY humid to prevent desiccation while it grows enough roots to support
the
moisture uptake needs. You might consider putting a clear plastic bag
over
the plant and pot to act as a mini-greenhouse.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
.
"Joe" wrote in message
...
Okay, I have a Paph. Papa Rohl that bloomed for me last year at about
this time. It seems to have continued to grow, but no bloom yet.
Seeing that the bark was black and kind of nasty/slimy looking, I
repotted it into some fresh bark. The roots were firm and fuzzy, but
hadn't grown much.

I did the same thing with a Phal. This plant has been more or less
dormant for about a year. When I took it out of the pot, most of the
roots seemed dead. I cut them off and cut back the one "active" root
to about six inches. It was green and succulent. I put them both
back into the same pots they were in.

What should I do now with these plants?

Any help would be appreciated.

Joe: You didn't say where you were, or whether you were growing indoors or
out. Up north where Ray is, it's probably already cool by now, or at least
cooler than down here in South Florida, and I'm sure his humidity is
substantially lower than ours

But in my neck of the woods, that plastic bag trick does little good and can
do a lot of harm. If the humidity is already 80% or more [which ours
generally is], it doesn't need to be raised; and if the temp is already 85F
or more [which ours generally is], it really shouldn't be raised [which the
plastic bag will do] -- orchids really don't like to be steamed.

With the exception of cutting the one active root on the Phal, you did
exactly what I would've done in the same situation. Good growing,
--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com


"Ray" wrote in message
...
In the case of the paph, as the roots were in good shape, treat it
normally.
The phals, not having a significant root system, should be kept warm, and
VERY humid to prevent desiccation while it grows enough roots to support
the
moisture uptake needs. You might consider putting a clear plastic bag
over
the plant and pot to act as a mini-greenhouse.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
.
"Joe" wrote in message
...
Okay, I have a Paph. Papa Rohl that bloomed for me last year at about
this time. It seems to have continued to grow, but no bloom yet.
Seeing that the bark was black and kind of nasty/slimy looking, I
repotted it into some fresh bark. The roots were firm and fuzzy, but
hadn't grown much.

I did the same thing with a Phal. This plant has been more or less
dormant for about a year. When I took it out of the pot, most of the
roots seemed dead. I cut them off and cut back the one "active" root
to about six inches. It was green and succulent. I put them both
back into the same pots they were in.

What should I do now with these plants?

Any help would be appreciated.

"Kenni Judd" wrote in message ...
Joe: You didn't say where you were, or whether you were growing indoors or
out. Up north where Ray is, it's probably already cool by now, or at least
cooler than down here in South Florida, and I'm sure his humidity is
substantially lower than ours

I'm growing indoors in the Seattle area. So yeah, it's much cooler
and, blessedly, much less humid than in Florida. Plus, my apartment
is fairly cool most of the time.

But in my neck of the woods, that plastic bag trick does little good and can
do a lot of harm. If the humidity is already 80% or more [which ours
generally is], it doesn't need to be raised; and if the temp is already 85F
or more [which ours generally is], it really shouldn't be raised [which the
plastic bag will do] -- orchids really don't like to be steamed.

Our temp and humidity are nowhere near that.

With the exception of cutting the one active root on the Phal, you did
exactly what I would've done in the same situation. Good growing,

I've heard that trimming the active root promotes growth. This is not
the case?

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"Kenni Judd" wrote in message ...
Joe: You didn't say where you were, or whether you were growing indoors or
out. Up north where Ray is, it's probably already cool by now, or at least
cooler than down here in South Florida, and I'm sure his humidity is
substantially lower than ours

I'm growing indoors in the Seattle area. So yeah, it's much cooler
and, blessedly, much less humid than in Florida. Plus, my apartment
is fairly cool most of the time.

But in my neck of the woods, that plastic bag trick does little good and can
do a lot of harm. If the humidity is already 80% or more [which ours
generally is], it doesn't need to be raised; and if the temp is already 85F
or more [which ours generally is], it really shouldn't be raised [which the
plastic bag will do] -- orchids really don't like to be steamed.

Our temp and humidity are nowhere near that.

With the exception of cutting the one active root on the Phal, you did
exactly what I would've done in the same situation. Good growing,

I've heard that trimming the active root promotes growth. This is not
the case?

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

Often, when a root is cut or broken, it will send out new growing tips. But
I would be afraid to chance it on a plant that only had one. Kenni

"Joe" wrote in message
m...
"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
...
Joe: You didn't say where you were, or whether you were growing indoors
or
out. Up north where Ray is, it's probably already cool by now, or at
least
cooler than down here in South Florida, and I'm sure his humidity is
substantially lower than ours

I'm growing indoors in the Seattle area. So yeah, it's much cooler
and, blessedly, much less humid than in Florida. Plus, my apartment
is fairly cool most of the time.

But in my neck of the woods, that plastic bag trick does little good and
can
do a lot of harm. If the humidity is already 80% or more [which ours
generally is], it doesn't need to be raised; and if the temp is already
85F
or more [which ours generally is], it really shouldn't be raised [which
the
plastic bag will do] -- orchids really don't like to be steamed.

Our temp and humidity are nowhere near that.

With the exception of cutting the one active root on the Phal, you did
exactly what I would've done in the same situation. Good growing,

I've heard that trimming the active root promotes growth. This is not
the case?

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com