phal with white roots in centre

[Daniel84]

Hi everyone,

Just tryed to repot my phal, and when i got all the bark of, i see that all roots in the middle are moist and white. Is there somthing going on, or somthing i need to do?
It was only bark medium in pot, but it was wery tight. So i assume it has been to moist in the centre.
Letting the plant dry while i wait for any response

Hope anyone can tell me if the white roots need to be removed or if its normal.. You see why i am in begginners discussion!

[Ordphien]

White roots are normal in tightly packed pots.
The roots don't receive any light packed in the center. So they don't turn green like the ones near the outside.

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[Daniel84]

Thank you

Was a bit worried, but then its ok. It will get a new home, with loose bark

[tucker85]

Ordphien is exactly right, when the roots of a phalaenopsis detect light, they produce chlorophyll so that the root can actually perform photosynthesis. Most other orchids don't do that. If the roots aren't exposed to light, they stay white.

[RosieC]

Agreed, it's just because they had no light.