Roots on new orchid
Login
User Name
Password   


Registration is FREE. Click to become a member of OrchidBoard community
(You're NOT logged in)

menu menu

Sponsor
Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.

Roots on new orchid
Many perks!
<...more...>


Sponsor
 

Google


Fauna Top Sites
Register Roots on new orchid Members Roots on new orchid Roots on new orchid Today's PostsRoots on new orchid Roots on new orchid Roots on new orchid
LOG IN/REGISTER TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Go Back   Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! > > >
Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-16-2018, 11:42 AM
gingersmommy gingersmommy is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Feb 2013
Zone: 5a
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 115
Roots on new orchid Female
Default Roots on new orchid

Probably too late because I already repotted yesterday, but I purchased a new orchid from the grocery store a couple of weeks ago. It was packed in moss with a plug in the middle and took me a long time to free all of the moss from the roots, even after soaking. The roots were beautiful, I thought. Many, many green lush roots, some yellow but firm. I barely had to cut any dead parts away. My question after seeing a repotting video, are the yellow roots okay to keep? Again, they seemed firm and robust and many had green farther down. I didn't cut them out when repotting but I saw one video where they cut all the yellow roots out. Because I just did this yesterday, I suppose I can repot it again, if I should have cut the yellow roots. Then I can leave it alone for a couple of years. I repotted it in bark and clay balls in a vented pot within a bigger plastic pot. Thought this would keep the moisture in more coming from moss. Thank you.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-16-2018, 12:39 PM
estación seca's Avatar
estación seca estación seca is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Jun 2015
Zone: 9b
Location: Phoenix AZ - Lower Sonoran Desert
Posts: 18,653
Roots on new orchid Male
Default

I would leave it alone now. I don't usually cut roots. The ones that come off in my hands are definitely dead. I can't tell about the others. The most important thing now will be to keep it warm and be sure the roots have air while they are recovering.
__________________
May the bridges I've burned light my way.

Weather forecast for my neighborhood
Reply With Quote
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
Likes gingersmommy liked this post
  #3  
Old 01-16-2018, 12:49 PM
camille1585's Avatar
camille1585 camille1585 is offline
Administrator
 

Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: middle of the Netherlands
Posts: 13,777
Default

The roots are yellow due to not being exposed to light since they were in the center of the pot. Orchid roots have chlorophyll and can photosynthesize, and will turn green when exposed to light. The rule of thumb is that anything firm, regardless of color, breaks and cracks, is a good root. Only cut was is mushy.

Whoever did that video had no clue what they were doing.
__________________
Camille

Completely orchid obsessed and loving every minute of it....

My Orchid Photos
Reply With Quote
Post Thanks / Like - 2 Likes
Likes gingersmommy, Tommyr liked this post
  #4  
Old 01-16-2018, 12:57 PM
gingersmommy gingersmommy is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Feb 2013
Zone: 5a
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 115
Roots on new orchid Female
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by camille1585 View Post
The roots are yellow due to not being exposed to light since they were in the center of the pot. Orchid roots have chlorophyll and can photosynthesize, and will turn green when exposed to light. The rule of thumb is that anything firm, regardless of color, breaks and cracks, is a good root. Only cut was is mushy.

Whoever did that video had no clue what they were doing.
I think it was on YouTube.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-16-2018, 03:03 PM
Dollythehun Dollythehun is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Aug 2016
Zone: 6a
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 5,540
Roots on new orchid Female
Default

I echo the above but want to add...stay away from YouTube. Ask here first. More horror stories come from YouTube than you can count. I am curious as to what kind of orchid you re-potted.
Reply With Quote
Post Thanks / Like - 2 Likes
Likes greenpassion, Tommyr liked this post
  #6  
Old 01-16-2018, 03:07 PM
gingersmommy gingersmommy is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Feb 2013
Zone: 5a
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 115
Roots on new orchid Female
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dollythehun View Post
I echo the above but want to add...stay away from YouTube. Ask here first. More horror stories come from YouTube than you can count. I am curious as to what kind of orchid you re-potted.
Thank you. There seem to be so many "experts" on YouTube; thought I could get some tips.

I repotted a garden variety phal, no name. Can send a picture later (if I have rights, and if I can figure it out!).
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-16-2018, 03:13 PM
Dollythehun Dollythehun is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Aug 2016
Zone: 6a
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 5,540
Roots on new orchid Female
Default

You've posted enough. You ought to be able to post a picture. I can't tell you how many misinformed, frantic posters have come here because of YouTube. Might be fine for my ceiling fan...but it's not living. Just get a second opinion before proceeding... We love to help, y'know.

Last edited by Dollythehun; 01-16-2018 at 05:46 PM.. Reason: Spelling
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-16-2018, 03:18 PM
gingersmommy gingersmommy is offline
Senior Member
 

Join Date: Feb 2013
Zone: 5a
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 115
Roots on new orchid Female
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dollythehun View Post
You've posted enough. You ought to be able to post a picture. I can't tell you how many misinformed, frantic posters have come here because of YouTube. Might be fine for my ceiling fan...but it's not living. Just get a second opinion before proceeding... We love to help, y'know.
Thank you!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
cut, firm, moss, roots, yellow


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Emergency orchid rescue - only air roots Kristyn'sOrchid Beginner Discussion 8 07-04-2016 01:41 AM
Spring 2015 project: PLANT SUGGESTIONS camille1585 Member Projects 97 04-18-2015 01:37 PM
Orchid with only 3 aerial roots and all other roots rotted klauts Beginner Discussion 3 12-07-2012 03:40 AM
My Orchid is...Pregnant?! Keiki Worries, Ragged Roots, and Funky Fungus Sprue Beginner Discussion 9 06-30-2012 06:29 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:52 AM.

© 2007 OrchidBoard.com
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.37 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Clubs vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.