Failing roots on new orchid. Should I switch to s/h now?

[AndreaK]

Originally Posted by estación seca

The plant you show is just beginning new roots. This is a good time to move to S/H.

Because the plant doesn't have many roots, it will be very important to follow Ray's advice. Treat with a kelp product. I like the KelpMax Ray sells. This promotes new root formation. I treat all plants I move to S/H with KelpMax.

Keep the humidity high. This will minimize water loss through the leaves at a time when the roots may not be able to provide as much water as is optimal.

Keep the plant very warm. Consider a heat mat. Warmer temperatures lead to faster new root growth.

I planted both separately. One in s/h, the other in bark. I have them on a heat mat, the temps. are running around 80°F days and 65 nights. Humidity is ranging 67-89%. I have been alternating Kelpmax and msu fertilizer for all my plants in s/h, along with flushing the media every three days with r/o water.