HELP! I saved plants at a garage sale!

[phytgrl]

They were out in the freezing cold!

I need to know

1) how do I fix this root problem (?)
2) should I divide this larger one ? or just repot.
3) what do you think they are ? . I am really hoping its a spider orchid.. ( sorry Brassica?)
thanks hope y'all can help me .. I want to bring them back to health they don't look too great
thanks Im happy to have found this board!
Iris

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Dtps = Doritaenopsis = Doritis x Phalaenopsis

While I'm on this subject...

Phal = Phalaenopsis

Doritis is now Phalaenopsis so this name should read:

Phal (Leopard Prince x Chia Shiang's Stripes)


"Spider Orchids" = Brassia = Brs


You can repot the Onc relative. If you want to divide it that's fine too. Without a tag, you'll have to wait until it blooms to get a rough idea as to what it could be.


Remove the Phal from the pot and wet the roots thoroughly. Tease the roots inside the same pot, and replace the potting media.

[kindrag23]

^1++ always wonderful advice. With some interesting information to add to it.

[GardenTheater]

Good save!

[phytgrl]

thank you for your advice.. I will get on that today .. I guess just read the forum for proper temperature requirements, winter care etc thank you so much!!! ill keep reading!!! )

[POLKA]

word of caution, the oncid / brassia should be divided only when the plant is making new roots. Do they seem to have the root tips still growing / green?? if so, it should safely be potted up / divided. Otherwise, they can (not always) sulk before growing. When new growths are being made, and new root tips are showing on those new growths is the perfect time to pot up and / or divide oncid family of orchids.

hope this helps

Rex