Leaning phal

[rbarata]

Originally Posted by Sevelina

If you prop it up with a skewer, is there a way to do it without damage to the roots (besides obviously not poking them through )? I just got a small phal, and the roots that were in contact with the flower stake developed some sort of inky blue fungus (?) where they were touching (pressure area).

When stiking the skewer through the medium rotate it while applying pressure. It will minimize root damage.

[Sevelina]

Okay, thanks! I might try that with a coated/painted chopstick to minimize molding that I heard happens with untreated wood skewers.

[Dollythehun]

I just gently try to manuever it in. If you encounter a root, there will be resistance. Think of her as unique, not wonky...And, besides, quirky makes life interesting.

[Sevelina]

Aww, that's a wonderful way to look at it!

[estación seca]

Many of them want to lean sideways. I just let them. That's how they grow in the wild.