den roots - Orchid Board

VickiC · #1 07-27-2012, 03:30 PM

Hello everyone,
I repotted my dendrobium yesterday and I was rather surprised when I saw her root system. Obviously to me, she has been a happy gal and has been working hard to maintain the nice foliage she has.

I promised her that I would show her roots to you (ok, brag a lil lol). She's proud of what she has accomplised...me, too. (By the way, she popped right out of her pot as soon as I cracked it...no prying)

I have a cattleya that I repotted last year with a root system somewhat similar to this, but not quite as extensive. Other than these two, I've never experienced tons of roots on any of my orchids in the past.

Now, to all of you professionals: Please tell me if there's something I am missing. Maybe I shouldn't be so happy with her roots, afterall, for some reason. If that's the case, please explain what the problem is and how to correct it. Honestly, I've not had enough years of growing experience to recognize improvement that should be made.

I have understood in the past that I should repot with the oldest canes closer to the edge of the pot so as to allow growing room for new growths. Did I understand correctly, of do I need to unpot and make a change?

I would appreciate all advice, comments and constructive criticism.

Oh, and another "by the way", she's blooming again. Not necessarily spectacular blooms, but never-the-less blooms that I'm proud of.
Thanks for reading and looking,
Vicki

Wrebbitrocks · #2 07-27-2012, 04:21 PM

That has to be one of the healthiest plants I'VE EVER SEEN!!! D: What is your secret? what are you doing that your plant has so much roots? thank you so much for sharing!

Bud · #3 07-27-2012, 05:02 PM

spectacular roots....I am very impressed.....my Dendrobiums have small roots and I am coaxing it to grow.... whatever you are doing you must share with everyone

PoeticFlames · #4 07-27-2012, 08:45 PM

Yes! Share please!?

RosieC · #5 07-30-2012, 07:48 AM

Great looking roots

Vanda lover · #6 07-30-2012, 11:36 AM

Amazing! I've never seen roots like that on a den!

VickiC · #7 07-31-2012, 01:29 PM

Hello to everyone who has replied to my post,
First..I want to apologize for not thanking each of you for your replies and advice shortly after your response. That's just something I always want to do (I've been told that I say "thanks" too much, but I don't think that's possible) The reason that it has been a few days since I have now contacted you is because I have had computer problems, and most likely still do (or maybe I should say there is a problem somewhere). The connection issue that I'm having is intermittent, so I'm lucky and surprised to get on here now to explain and say "thanks".
Vicki

VickiC · #8 07-31-2012, 01:47 PM

The plant has always looked healthy, but I was surprised to see such roots when I unpotted it. I failed to make a note of the date that I repotted it last, but now that I've been thinking about it, I'm guessing that it might have been a yr. longer than advised....it may have been 3 yrs. ??? To answer your question, I have no secret at all. I probably grow practically the same as you do in your growing conditions. Guessing again, I'm wondering if the abundance of roots has been from the (possible) 3 yr. repot. ???

And..you're welcome for my share. My pleasure.

Vicki

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Originally Posted by Wrebbitrocks

That has to be one of the healthiest plants I'VE EVER SEEN!!! D: What is your secret? what are you doing that your plant has so much roots? thank you so much for sharing!

VickiC · #9 07-31-2012, 02:04 PM

Thank you Bud. I wish I had a growing secret that I could share with you, but I have none. I've had the plant about 4 yrs. and it has always looked healthy, including at the time I bought it.

Best of luck with your den. Some people say talking to them nicely helps. lol I've not tried it yet, but it's a thought. lol
Vicki

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Originally Posted by Bud

spectacular roots....I am very impressed.....my Dendrobiums have small roots and I am coaxing it to grow.... whatever you are doing you must share with everyone

VickiC · #10 07-31-2012, 02:14 PM

I'm sorry..I have no growing secret..I wish. If I did, I would surely use it on my *slow-growing or growing-not-so-well* orchids.

By the way, I like your *name*..PoeticFlames. At one of the lucky times when I was able to get connected to the board and motivate with no problem, I read a very poetic post by you. :>)
Vicki

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Originally Posted by PoeticFlames

Yes! Share please!?