Sophronitis cernua (Project 14 - Spring 2012)

[camille1585]

That's fast growing if you can already take off the line! There's nothing slow about root growth on this orchid. Now if only the growths would be just as fast, then it would be the perfect 'chid!

[NatalieS]

It's so encouraging to read that everyones' little cernuas are doing so well.

The root growth on mine has really slowed down over the last week. Hopefully that means pbulb growth will begin soon!

[kavanaru]

my project plant is also growing roots now, but being a new imported plant it is taking its time with... still not ready to leave the sphagnum pot...

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

my project plant is also growing roots now, but being a new imported plant it is taking its time with... still not ready to leave the sphagnum pot...

How do you plan on timing the repotting? Mine was also a new import at Schwerter, and when I finally moved it out of sphag yesterday the new roots were already 10-15mm long.

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by camille1585

How do you plan on timing the repotting? Mine was also a new import at Schwerter, and when I finally moved it out of sphag yesterday the new roots were already 10-15mm long.

I am just waiting for it to develop more roots. It has not been very productive on that matter only two long roots, but not sufficient to support a large plant

[NatalieS]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

I am just waiting for it to develop more roots. It has not been very productive on that matter only two long roots, but not sufficient to support a large plant

I'm interested to know how your bulbos are doing (I'm becoming obsessed with bulbos) - but perhaps not in this thread. Too bad we can't have a 2012 runner up thread.

[nenella]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

I can second that. Mine has a lot of new and growing roots, in fact they have now attached to the cork and I have removed the fishing line support.
I am looking forward to new pbulb growths !

Super! Can you post a photo if you have time please?

[orchidsarefun]

I will do so this weekend - using tapatalk cos I have endless problems with this site and cameras !

I stopped doing wrap-around mounting a while back. Now I nail in 3 or 4 short nails ( rough V-shape ) into the front of the cork mount, press the plant onto the cork mount and then do a weave between the nails, and over the plant, using fishing line. The cork I use either has existing holes, or I make holes, pencil-width. The roots then grow, some through the holes and out the back.....( if you are lucky - and do a bit of pointing ! )
Once the roots are firmly attached I cut the line and either leave the nails or remove them, depending on whether I think the plant is firmly attached.
I have left the nails in for Sophie - above explanation will be clear from the photos.
Works like a charm !

[Rowangreen]

Thanks for the help Wyn, I guess I'll have to keep my fingers crossed for new roots soon! It's difficult to see exactly how many roots are good and how many bad now, but it's taken a knock. Fingers crossed the remaining definitely good roots look like they are going to stay that way though.

[Rowangreen]

Yay! No more sign of roots dying off. And this morning I've noticed two little bobbles on the newest pulb. I think it's new roots starting!

I'm seriously considering NOT repotting and removing the dead roots. I have it planted slightly proud (mangrove style!) so I can see what's going on. The dead ones are under one old pulb, and the problem doesn't seem to be spreading. The plant is also nice and firm in the pot. I'm thinking it might be better to leave it undisturbed and let it sort it out itself?