How much root to cut off?

[alannanoelle]

I found some root rot on my phal last night, so I trimmed it off. I'm wondering if I did it correctly though. How much do you trim off? Do you cut it right where the green ends and the brown begins? Or do you cut higher? I would hate to cut too much off, but I don't want to leave any sign of rot, either!

[camille1585]

I would cut a little bit after the rot, in the healthy tissue. That way you are sure to have removed all the infected bits. Don't forget to sterilize your cutting tool, and you can sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on the cuts to help stop/prevent more rot!

[cb977]

Camille got here first!

You want to cut away all signs of a problem while not taking away too much of the good tissue.

These chids are much stronger than most of think they are

[alannanoelle]

Thanks!