New Roots in or OUT ?

[pjoeverett]

I have 2 rather large oncidium both of which need repotted. On the outside are many new healthy roots. Do I cut when repotting or put them in the mix or just leave them out ? In my house I know they will soon dry up and I don't always have time to mist. I have heard outside roots are outside roots.

[Paul]

If the outside roots are already 3" long or so, then no real point in putting them in pot. And if they are already dried up/dead/crunchy -- as you mentioned quickly happens in your home -- cut them off. If they are new roots then put them in pot. They may be able to adapt.

[pjoeverett]

Thank-you so much and I might try to hold off for awhile since our weather is so miserable now.....should have done last fall