Can I propagate phal with aerial roots

[flyfishdoc]

I have a phalaenopsis with an aerial root that is approaching another pot. Is it possible to let this root go into medium and produce another plant (obviously not in with the catt) ? If not, what do I do with an unwieldy long root like this?

[Brooke]

No you can't propogate the phal by putting your wayward root into a separate pot.

What to do with it? Basically nothing unless you are willing to repot the entire plant and put it in the media. I would turn the two pots to keep it out of the other pot.

Brooke

[dounoharm]

part of the beauty of the plant is the ariel roots that climb out of the pot this way and that....to me anyway...

[MuscleGirl'sHobby]

I view Phals like little rebels with their roots. Always running away from home to go exploring. lol I just keep an eye on mine and make sure they're not in a position to be damaged or latch in/on to another pot.