First time triming roots

[james mickelso]

Let me clarify about using cinnamon on roots. This came up in another thread. The cinnamon is dabbed onto the cut end of the root only. Not sprinkled on all the roots although I have done that and it has not hurt the plant. But the proper way to do it, if you use the technique, is with a Qtip or other swab and it is applied to the tip of the cut root only. It's just a bandaid. I have cut roots (lots and lots and lots) and just planted the orchid right away too. Lots of times. But the cinnamon is just a precaution. I hope that clarifies the subject somewhat. I know some who put physan and other fungicides/bactericides in the water they use to water the new plantings. Whatever you do is ok as long as you know there is a risk of infection. (he sits down now) (blushing).