Phal, too many new roots?

[theloyalplum]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

I'm keeping this phal seedling on because...........its got more roots than I have ever seen.........hmm, too many roots? Time will tell.....
Its not the fertilizer I use as every other seedling is 'normal'.

Your phal wants to be a renanthera. It would be interesting if you could breed it so it improves on the longer internodes... my evil genius thoughts are coming back.

OT: There is no such thing as too many roots!

[Lady Meera]

I'm now concerned that the plant maybe dehydrated. I've edited the OP to add a picture that shows how droopy and leathery the leaves are and how they are starting to curl in. I thought maybe it was bc the new roots were piercing so many leaves, but orchidsarefun's beauty above doesn't seem to have that problem.

[estación seca]

Droopy, wrinkled and leathery leaves indicate not enough water. The problem for the grower is figuring out whether there is not enough water, or there are dead roots.

[ThePinkCucumber]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

I'm keeping this phal seedling on because...........its got more roots than I have ever seen.........hmm, too many roots? Time will tell.....
Its not the fertilizer I use as every other seedling is 'normal'.

You have a little root village going on there! Love it!

[This Side of Paradise]

Your orchid probably has pulcherrima in it's background. The upright growth is typical in that species.

[orchidsarefun]

Originally Posted by This Side of Paradise

Your orchid probably has pulcherrima in it's background. The upright growth is typical in that species.

the hybrid consists of 10 species, pulcherrima isn't one of them. Cross is Nobby's Amy x Liu Tuen-Shen.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Originally Posted by Lady Meera

I'm now concerned that the plant maybe dehydrated. I've edited the OP to add a picture that shows how droopy and leathery the leaves are and how they are starting to curl in. I thought maybe it was bc the new roots were piercing so many leaves, but orchidsarefun's beauty above doesn't seem to have that problem.

How many roots are alive down in the pot? If they are then it just needs a good soaking. If not you will need to put it in a smaller pot and let the new roots develop.

Orchidsarefun that is one amazing Phal.

[Lady Meera]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

How many roots are alive down in the pot? If they are then it just needs a good soaking. If not you will need to put it in a smaller pot and let the new roots develop.

Orchidsarefun that is one amazing Phal.

I want to say there are at least 5 or 6 roots in the pot. I didn't have to remove them all, but I did remove a lot. I will give it a good soak today and see if that helps. after soaking, how long should I wait to see if it has recovered before I repot in a smaller container? Thanks!

[Joseia]

Originally Posted by estación seca

You can never be too rich, too good looking or have too many roots.

Lol, that is hilarious! It would be funny to have a tshirt with that printed on it!

[bil]

What media is in the pot?