Roots changing

[newbiegirl87]

Why are my roots turning brown?

[Dante1709]

Is the bark new? It's possible that the tannins are staining the roots, although I find it odd that the browning is in specific spots.

[bethmarie]

I've got Phals whose older roots look like that too. If the roots are firm, no worries. They look healthy from what I can see.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Tannins from the bark are staining the roots. Nothing to be concerned over.

[My Green Pets]

I've had this problem as well. Humidity could be too low, and mineral concentrations in the water you are using could be too high.

[lauraeli]

On a related note...what are black spots on orchid roots from?

To specify, the spots are on otherwise healthy roots. The roots are firm, not shriveled or mushy.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by lauraeli

On a related note...what are black spots on orchid roots from?

To specify, the spots are on otherwise healthy roots. The roots are firm, not shriveled or mushy.

Got a pic?

Always helps to see rather than to guess. Different problems can sometimes manifest themselves in similar ways.

[lauraeli]

Alright, you've asked for it. Meet Stubby, the one-root wonder. In case you are wondering, he is doing well now. About to put out a new leaf, as a matter of fact.

And here are the black spots on his single stub of a root. (Im sure he will grow new ones soon!) :-D

The spots havent really progressed. But they did show up after I drastically changed his growing conditions- pulled him out of his pot, mounted him on a stick, and started watering him by sticking him in the fish tank. And he gets a few hours of sun now, too.

He responded to the change by dropping his two bottom leaves, developing a reddish tinge to the edges of the rest, and hinting ever-so-slightly of a new leaf to come. It is sort of peeking out lol, I swear. I have a pic to prove it.

[lauraeli]

And don't make fun of him :-( he's sensitive.

[Cntry]

Lauraeli, now protect your baby from all us mean people in here... LOL Just teasing you.