How to get an orchid to produce roots?

[PleuroPal]

Hi prc11,

I guess first it would be helpfull for you to understand the particular watering requirements for the types of orchid you have. I guess that's part of what Phillip meant about providing what you can at appropriate times. Some species like to remain moist at all times, while others need the roots to dry out some between waterings.
Learning as much as you can about your orchids is the beginning of success. I have also heard people suggest using rooting hormone, but I suspect that may be one of those shortcuts or tricks that Phillip was trying to discourage.
I know someone here has found that watering with slightly warmer water has helped her encourage root growth with her phals, but who knows?
Hope this helps some.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by PleuroPal

Hi prc11,

I guess first it would be helpfull for you to understand the particular watering requirements for the types of orchid you have. I guess that's part of what Phillip meant about providing what you can at appropriate times. Some species like to remain moist at all times, while others need the roots to dry out some between waterings.
Learning as much as you can about your orchids is the beginning of success. I have also heard people suggest using rooting hormone, but I suspect that may be one of those shortcuts or tricks that Phillip was trying to discourage.
I know someone here has found that watering with slightly warmer water has helped her encourage root growth with her phals, but who knows?
Hope this helps some.

Yup, yup!

I think there are more rewards to growing them the honest way first.