Should airiel roots be left alone?

[Stickygreengo]

That's a sweet orchid there Bodacious! I totally love the aerial roots, more than the blooms. The first orchid I bought was because of the gnarly root system, and ever since then, I only buy sick or mistreated orchids because I love seeing them put out new roots and take advantage of the better grow conditions I provide.

[Orchid126]

Parkside Orchids always plant their aerial roots. They wet them first so that they become pliable. They can't afford the roots travelling from one pot to another on the crowded tables. Can you imagine? After a while they would have one big spider web of joined plants!

[cabbo]

Alot of interesting thoughts and ideas. Thanks to everybody for the input!

[frostedeyes]

i usually mount them bare without medium on a tree... they are living quite nicely from my experience its the only phal that ive successfully grown them in stable condition will post a pic!