Phalaenopsis in water culture

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I didn't have a picture of this phalaenopsis when I first put it in water culture, but it only had three leaves and hardly any roots.


There was a noticeable change in the root structure, as they adapted to living in water. The normally-linear roots began branching, which was a surprise to me.


Please excuse the poor photography. My digital camera isn't very good with indoor closeups.


Not in flower now, but it has bloomed in water a few months ago. It's interesting to see the bunch of air roots, which are growing away from the light. Are they trying to grab onto something?

So, skeptics, it seems that phalaenopsis orchids do indeed do well in water culture, and here's the proof!