What to do with Aerangis biloba with no roots left from rot?

[Ross]

Originally Posted by entropy82

KIKI- thanks for the quick advice.
i purchased five totally different orchids from J&L and they all had so much root rot. I trimmed, repotted, and have gibven TLC but lost a Phal. stuartiana and now close to losing this A. biloba. I contacted J&L but they said too much time had lapsed. Needless to say I took my business to Oak Hill.

I don't believe this to be a company-related issue so much as how you are able to grow these guys. Did you do any checking into cultural requirements? Including humidity? Angraecoides are probably the most slandered genera because they have a particular need - high humidity. It's real easy to blame a vendor (not that you are doing that here) but before one goes into a new genera, be sure you can grow them. Angraecoides demand (get that -demand) high humidity. The higher, the better. I have had best luck with consistent blooms at 90%+ humidity. That won't happen with most window-sills or widow environments. Even greenhouses are hard pressed to provide this level of moisture. If you want to grow Angraecoides, set up a tank. It's that simple. Or run your shower full blast 24/7!