C.leopoldii 'Dark Blood no roots HELP

[schukie3]

HI AGAIN EVERYBODY I JUST RECEIVED THIS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ORCHID, WHEN I TOOK IT OUT TO CHECK THE ORCHID FOR BUGS OR ANY ISSUES I REALIZED IT HAD HARDLY ANY ROOTS AT ALL, IT WAS A 3 1/2" POT OF DEAD ROOTS LOTS OF THEM. GUESS THEY WERE ALIVE AT ONE TIME. ANYWAYS I ASKED THE SELLER I WONT SAY THE NAME DUE THE FACT HES A HIGHLY RESPECTED SELLER ON EBAY AND IN OTHER PLACES, HE TOLD ME I WOULD GET NEW ROOTS IN THE SPRING AND IT SHOULD BE FINE!! IS THIS TRUE ????. I CANT BELIEVE IT WILL BE OK WITH NO ROOTS BUT YOU GUYS ARE THE EXPERTS.PLEASE ADVISE THANKS KAREN

[WhiteRabbit]

Roots will come from new growth when at the appropriate stage of growth.

[schukie3]

Thanks White Rabbit

[isurus79]

First, please never write in all caps. It is the textual equivalent of screaming at the top of your lungs.

Second, can you post a picture of the plant? Or of the roots? If you've already repotted it, then don't worry about taking a picture of the roots.

Your plant will likely grow new roots, but vendors still shouldn't sell them without roots! I would keep it in a location that receives slightly less light than it normally would and give it slightly less water than it normally would receive to stimulate new root growth. You can also use KLN or seaweed based fertilizer to stimulate root growth as well.

[schukie3]

First im so sorry about all the capital letters I guess I was screaming in a way. But still I didn't no it meant that. I have potted it up already and the vendor refunded my money without me asking maybe he saw me screaming on here oops! Thanks for your help I will keep her on the dryer side and lower light wish me luck. Thanks schukie3