My spidery phal

[lament]

This is my only orchid ever but I'm pretty sure they're not supposed to look like that . Thing is, it seems quite healthy, it's been like this for years and it's growing two stems right now. I replanted it in the past year from its original tiny pot of sphagnum into orchid mix. It had very few soil roots then and still doesn't have many now. I water it weekly.

At first I wanted it to look more normal but now I enjoy its appearance, as long as it seems healthy. The only problem is it's gradually taking over the whole bookshelf

P.S. I'm not sure why I'm not permitted to just link to the image - instead I had to attach it, which reduced its size and turned it 90 degrees, oh well. Don't blame me.

[My Green Pets]

Those roots are great! I've never seen them so long, almost like a vanda!

I'd be curious to see what happens if you put the tip of one into a cup of water. It seems like they are searchin' for something!

[RandomGemini]

I've seen one orchid posted here recently, with so many aerial roots, that the thing looked like it was going to get up and walk out of its pot.

No worries. It IS normal. I have a mini phal that is trying to do the same thing.

[MrsH530]

Those roots are awesome!!

[butterfly_muse]

Your plant looks so happy! Its roots are awesome!

[kindrag23]

I received a free phal from Carter and Holmes and holy toledo it had roots that were around 3.5ft long it was insane. and they were all happy and healthy. Good job.