phal mount

[Triffid]

Help - You get a big from me!
I love mounted plants, really should try them some day!

Originally Posted by Zildjian

what happens if you break a one root?

The odd root breakage shouldn't cause too much long term trouble. Just as long as you don't destroy most/all the roots
I believe the trick is to soak the roots before you mount the plant, thus making them more pliable, easy to work with and less chance of breaking them.
I would also assume that removing dead/rotten/bad roots before mounting would also be wise, just like when you re-pot one.
If I have this wrong I'm sure someone will correct me sooner or later. Also check out the other threads in this section, I believe there is even a member article concerning how to mount an Orchid

[Zildjian]

I broke one very healthy root yesterday and it really makes me worried. I'm transferring a monster phal I bought and looks like I did the mounting wrong. Did not let the roots pressed to touch the mounts cause I'm afraid of breaking another root. I did not use moss as well.

[Triffid]

Zildjian - Try not to panic these plants may surprise you sometimes with their resilience. You would be amazed at how many adult plants (especially Phals) have been brought back from the brink with nothing more than a few viable roots.

If you are having concerns though, I would advice creating a new thread (titled appropriately) to highlight the problems you are having.
You are more likely to attract a better response that way. If you can, posting pictures would also be a great help to those who would be more able to assist you. Though a good description can also be fine

I've personally not tried mounting yet, though I'm pretty sure your plant will survive given the right care, especially if the concerns are recent!

Best of luck! and remember the OB is full of people who will be there to assist you as best they can eventually.

[Zildjian]

thanks so much. i'm new to this new hobby of mine. yes, i might create a new thread and post pics.

[Call_Me_Bob]

i was scared the first time i mounted a plant/. and this was the second time, so still nerve racking!! i broke a few roots, but with a root system that massive it wont do much damage. soaking definately helps loosen them up.

[Call_Me_Bob]

some of the roots are starting to die, is that ok?

[RosieC]

I think it's probably as it adjusts to the envioroment, but I've never tried mounting so hopfully others will comment soon on whether that's normal.

[CTB]

I really like those roots all spread out, looks good to me, any roots that die will grow more. Usually an off shoot of the damage root. Thanks for sharing, I would have cut them back and missed all the character that orchid now has.!

[nenella]

Originally Posted by help

some of the roots are starting to die, is that ok?

Hi Help, Congratulations! nice mounting job you did!
I am not an expert at mounts, but I believe that orchids are hardy plants and It does not matter what medium you use to grow them in as long as you try and give them the "optimal" conditions you can in your environment... and If you get them to grow & flower you win!
If your plant was mine - I would cut the dead tips of the roots off, and, then add a little spagh. to them to keep them moistier longer.. as It looks to me from your photo that the tips have dried out?
It looks healthy enough & I am sure you will get it to flourish! Just "watch those roots" & adjust the moisture/dryness.

[Call_Me_Bob]

okay, thanks everyone, i just went on vacation, and was very nervous about having my gramma water my mount every day, but it seems healthy, and no more lost roots, but there is a problem with the leaf. it looks like necrosis, but its not hard where the spot it, its mushy