November Phal. woe

[charlesf6]

Can this operation hold off for a couple of days?

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Do I sprinkle cinnamon where I cut roots, leaf?

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Where do I cut the spike down to?
How far down?

[Dollythehun]

Yes, yes, as far as you like. I'd cut it all the way.

[silken]

I would never use cinnamon near the roots.

[charlesf6]

Originally Posted by silken

I would never use cinnamon near the roots.

That's why I'm asking

[silken]

Originally Posted by charlesf6

That's why I'm asking

That's why I am saying
Seriously tho, cinnamon is a desiccant. It has been known to damage healthy roots so just use it on leaves or pseudo bulbs, not roots.

[charlesf6]

Edgar before decapitation:

[jkofferdahl]

[Dollythehun]

I don't put cinnamon on live roots, I cut them off at the base and lightly brush on cinnamon with a paint brush (watercolor). I let the plant sit a bit and pot. I never noticed any I'll effects. I think one of the problems for a newbie is that we all have such different methods. I know sometimes all the info overwhelms me.

[jkofferdahl]

[Leafmite]

I don't use the cinnamon on roots, either, not after seeing what it did to the roots of a Cattleya....

Good luck with your orchid!