repotting Den.-Phal & Dendrobiums

[charlesf6]

If there is no green at all when cleaning and soaking root system are they still with me?

[fishmom]

Lots of dendrobium roots stay white or light brown when wet, unlike phalaenopsis roots which turn that nice green when the velamin absorbs water. If the roots are firm and don't strip off when you run your fingers down them, they are probably fine. If you have new growth coming (that is the best time to repot) you should see green tips where the roots are growing.

[charlesf6]

lookie like this, no top's!

[Roberta]

I think those new white roots look great.

[charlesf6]

Originally Posted by Roberta

I think those new white roots look great.

On the den-phal (1st three pics) right?

The second one (last two pictures) is a dendro that was
one of a group of four I purchased on sale at a local nursery that were a bit overgrown and looked like they were on their way out.

One other didn't make it, I still have two in pretty good shape but no blooms in the two years I have had them (but I'm being very patient).

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by charlesf6

On the den-phal (1st three pics) right?

Right. Plants are small, just waking up from winter rest, and blasting out new roots. The other two, pot them up in fresh medium, once they start growing they'll probably be OK. Den-phals don't have a rest period, but spring is still a time for new growth.

[charlesf6]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Right. Plants are small, just waking up from winter rest, and blasting out new roots. The other two, pot them up in fresh medium, once they start growing they'll probably be OK. Den-phals don't have a rest period, but spring is still a time for new growth.

for the moral support I needed.