Using glue to seal fractures on phalaenopsis roots?

[Phalaenoptics]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

The roots will heal themselves. By leaving the roots exposed to air and keeping them dry for a few days, this prevents disease from entering the wounds in the roots before they are healed. I always assume my orchid roots have been cracked or nicked and since I like NZ sphagnum moss for Phals, I set the orchid in the empty pot for a couple of days before adding the moss.

I think this is a great idea, and I definitely plan to try it on my next repot.

Do you mist the roots between the days? How do you prevent them from drying out? (It can get pretty dry in my home)

[DirtyCoconuts]

BEST practice is to not disturb the roots and use a probiotic with beneficial good guys

that way, when you DO crack or split a root, the bad pathogens cannot get in and do work bc the plant is full of good defenses and the medium favors their health not rot.

i stew my own based off a culture of Inococur and will re make this one once more (five gallon fermenter)..after that i will use the quantum total Ray sells for a new batch- i use it with every water

[Phalaenoptics]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

BEST practice is to not disturb the roots and use a probiotic with beneficial good guys

that way, when you DO crack or split a root, the bad pathogens cannot get in and do work bc the plant is full of good defenses and the medium favors their health not rot.

i stew my own based off a culture of Inococur and will re make this one once more (five gallon fermenter)..after that i will use the quantum total Ray sells for a new batch- i use it with every water

This makes a lot of sense to me. Instead of trying to micromanage superficial problems, try to give the orchid the best environment so that it can defend itself against potential ills.

[DirtyCoconuts]

On the nose!

Ray taught me this a few years ago and I have watched my (few) growing issues disappear