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Orchids like to be root bound?

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mnguyen110 Orchids like to be root bound? 03-19-2013, 05:03 PM

DavidCampen That is my opinion. 03-19-2013, 05:28 PM

Gage The latter, "root-bound" can... 03-19-2013, 05:37 PM

Leafmite The theory behind this is... 03-19-2013, 05:43 PM

greengarden Yep, it's all about water. I... 03-19-2013, 07:11 PM

NYCorchidman They hate to be rootbound.... 03-20-2013, 02:06 AM

RosieC It's all about air flow,... 03-20-2013, 07:10 AM

NYCorchidman Rosie, I plan to try my... 03-20-2013, 10:53 PM

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Orchids like to be root bound?

I've read on the net about how orchids (Phals & Den) like to be slightly root bound. This confuses me since they grow on tree branches in wild.

Or is the small pot suggestions based on moisture retention?

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