How to get healthy roots

[gmdiaz]

Adding to all the great suggestions above:

Phals love bright, indirect light and be consistent with watering as well. . .don't keep them to wet or too dry.

When you water, flush the water through the mix. Don't let it sit in a saucer of water. Water throughly and then let dry slightly between waterings. . .think air plants. These grow in trees so try to duplicate the watering pattern of rain, where the roots get drenched and then dry off quickly.

I am having great luck with the KLN rooting hormone. . .you can get that from Ray at Firstrays.com. And do really like the clear pots with air slots but I also just use clay pots.