Paph issues...

[NYCorchidman]

They look like new roots to me. Definitely not new fans. New fans are almost always much skinnier and not this cream white. and they always point upward.

Prayers answered! lol

Ok, at least one long strand of root is alive.
Did it have many more before this happened??

[kindrag23]

1 my moms nephew got a hold of it...hes 3...I found that out when I got home from class that day...it was in the pot upside down with no media...missing the other healthy root. When I originally got it the central root system fell out in my hand...

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Correction it had 2 healthy. But this is the only main root now....

[NYCorchidman]

So it came with little roots to begin with.
Well, at least it is pushing out two new ones, so hopefully with time, it will be alright.

I think stability and absolute rest is what this one need. so keep the little ones and animals away away from it. lol

[kindrag23]

Done and done they have been moved to a back spare bedroom. That is west facing. It gets bright filtered light from the window that is covered by our covered none screened in porch. With a cool mist 2 gallon humidifier on high and a fan. They are sitting on the dresser not the windowsill so no bright bright light for it.

[NYCorchidman]

Sounds like a nice place for recovery!
I think you just have to keep it just moist, not too wet since it has just one root.

Try and mist the new roots often to encourage them to develop well. Often, new roots exposed on the surface of the mix dry up and stop growing.
If you have some moss, you can slightly cover them up and keep them moist by misting often.
They will grow well that way.
Once they start really digging into the mix, then it should be well on its way to recovery.

Good luck!

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[kindrag23]

Thanks!

[naoki]

Hmmm, it sounds like a harzardous place! I noticed that you are using net pot + medium size bark mix. I don't remember where you are in TX, but doesn't it dry pretty quickly? If you are using tap water, you should think of leaching every time you water (i.e. use lots of water). Lance Bark's book says that this is one of the species which are sensitive to salt. Last year, I used 50ppm N once a week, and the roots of my 2 gode weren't so happy. Cheap hygrometer (with daily min max) is probably worth it. Orchids can grow without it, but lots of people underestimate importance of monitoring and controlling the air humidity. I like this one:
Amazon.com - AcuRite 613 Indoor Humidity Monitor
which shows all info, and min max get reset everyday.

[jeremyinsf]

Originally Posted by naoki

Cheap hygrometer (with daily min max) is probably worth it. Orchids can grow without it, but lots of people underestimate importance of monitoring and controlling the air humidity. I like this one:
Amazon.com - AcuRite 613 Indoor Humidity Monitor
which shows all info, and min max get reset everyday.

I have this too - one of the best $10 spent. They are known for not being super super accurate, but it gives a good sense on what's going on, for sure.

[kindrag23]

Originally Posted by naoki

Hmmm, it sounds like a harzardous place! I noticed that you are using net pot + medium size bark mix. I don't remember where you are in TX, but doesn't it dry pretty quickly? If you are using tap water, you should think of leaching every time you water (i.e. use lots of water). Lance Bark's book says that this is one of the species which are sensitive to salt. Last year, I used 50ppm N once a week, and the roots of my 2 gode weren't so happy. Cheap hygrometer (with daily min max) is probably worth it. Orchids can grow without it, but lots of people underestimate importance of monitoring and controlling the air humidity. I like this one:
Amazon.com - AcuRite 613 Indoor Humidity Monitor
which shows all info, and min max get reset everyday.

I try to use bottled/distilled water. If I dont I do a flush once a month. Yes idt dries quickly that why they get soaked every other day or so.