VANILLA ORCHID root problem

[carlusha]

Thank you very much for this advice. Unfortunately, half of my vanilla plant is now dead. The other half- a long stem is holding on to only one thin root and I do not know for how long. If I try to re-pot, I am afraid that the only remaining root might die off too. I have tried to encourage it to grow new roots but it simply would not. May be my last chance is really to re-pot.....

[vmijct]

Originally Posted by carlusha

Thank you very much for this advice. Unfortunately, half of my vanilla plant is now dead. The other half- a long stem is holding on to only one thin root and I do not know for how long. If I try to re-pot, I am afraid that the only remaining root might die off too. I have tried to encourage it to grow new roots but it simply would not. May be my last chance is really to re-pot.....

I think your last chance is to repot. Make sure the medium is not to heavy so that it does not stay constantly wet. Bury 2-3 nodes about 2 inches under the medium(mostly mulch). Cut off all the rot before repotting. Try misting a couple of times a week to encourage root gowth if you have time. Vanilas have different types of roots. Some used for securing to branches/moisture absorption(thin) and those in soil(fat). The ones in the soil are very 'furry' and thick.

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