Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted
Login
User Name
Password   


Registration is FREE. Click to become a member of OrchidBoard community
(You're NOT logged in)

menu menu

Sponsor
Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.

Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted
Many perks!
<...more...>


Sponsor
 

Google


Fauna Top Sites
Register Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted Members Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted Today's PostsOrchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted
LOG IN/REGISTER TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Go Back   Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! > >
Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-06-2012, 04:44 AM
klauts klauts is offline
Member
 

Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 37
Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted
Default Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted

Hi everyone i was wondering if someone could give me some help. I recently bought a phalaenopsis in flower and decided to repot it because it was in really compact pure sphagnum moss and when i got the plant out all of the roots were rotted except for 3, 1 inch aerial roots. i cut off all the rotted roots and suspended the plant in a baby food jar with a tiny bit of water on the bottom. the orchid's roots are a couple mm from the water and the jar is full of condensation so i think its humid enough. does anyone have any other recommendations to try and keep this orchid alive? thank in advance
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-06-2012, 11:14 AM
tucker85 tucker85 is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Sep 2009
Zone: 10b
Location: Plantation, Florida
Age: 78
Posts: 5,994
Default

The roots should continue to grow in that set up. If you notice some growth, you can mist a light concentration of fertilizer on the roots occasionally. When you get enough roots going, plant it in a pot like you normally would.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-06-2012, 09:07 PM
Cym Ladye Cym Ladye is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Jul 2008
Zone: 9b
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,844
Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted Female
Default

PLANT IT! Put the roots in a small pot of fine bark or other well draining media. It should be just fine!

While you are waiting for the roots to grow, read the sticky at the top of this Beginner forum on "The Phal abuse ends here". It should answer a lot of your questions.

CL

Last edited by Cym Ladye; 12-06-2012 at 09:09 PM..
Reply With Quote
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
Likes cbuchman liked this post
  #4  
Old 12-07-2012, 03:40 AM
Stray59 Stray59 is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Nov 2012
Zone: 6a
Location: Indianapolis IN
Age: 65
Posts: 905
Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted Male
Default

I hope you dust any cuts with a fungicide or at least cinnamon. You are needing to place this plant in an environment that can induce fungus, so be sure you are preparing for this. Also, I agree - if you have three roots, I would plant it. Even if they are small, the constant, even moisture of the planting mix will 'pull' the roots out and aid them in getting started. Be sure you sterilize your mix before you plant. I always just microwave a bowl of the damp mixture for about 3-4 minutes then let it cool to room temp.
You might also look into a transplanting fert., something with B1 or B2 in it; I use a brand called Super Thrive and it seems to really help with aiding in transplant stress; I soak the plants in a solution of it, with a fungicide added (I use Captan), for about 10 minutes. I also use some of the solution to dampen my soil mix so the roots have access to the fert longer and mold does not get started.
As your plant has already experienced root rot, I would be careful with the watering. The first 20 - 30 days or so, I would mist it regularly and often, rather than water it. Until the roots become fully active in their growth, water will only rot them.
Best of luck - Keep us updated!
Steve
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
orchid, plant, roots, rotted, water, aerial


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:22 PM.

© 2007 OrchidBoard.com
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.37 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Clubs vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.