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Originally Posted by mattryan
By gosh just read through this whole thread...It is very upsetting watching the video. I don't agree with cutting anything viable off of a phal. If the orchid has rotted roots or yellowing leaves yes. NataliaS you have completely proved what most have been saying all along. If an phal is failing it will let roots die and leaves yellow, there is absolutely no reason to start hacking almost all the viable roots and leaves off to save it. I don't understand why we are comparing bonsai's to orchids that arguement is non-comparable (apples to oranges). Same as different types of orchids you prune differently. What really bothered me was the personal attacks, because some people have different opinions. We all grow orchids from all around the world and what works for 1 might not for others, but there is no reason to get rude and unpleasant about it. Why post this video unless you are looking for an opinion. This thread proves that orchid growers are passionate and really care about them.
I have rescue orchids so I don't lop anything off. It was a cringe-worthy video for me, and my orchids. They not gonna wanna put out any roots after seeing that video.
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Actually Shin was looking for an opinion. He is asking if it is really okay to cut healthy orchid roots. And it is okay in most cases. But of course that isn't everyone's belief. I am wondering how many of the people that say it is wrong to cut healthy roots actually have tried it? You shouldn't judge something like this unless you have experience with it or have actually tried it. Like I said before, everyone has their own way of growing orchids. Do what works for you. But if someone has a different opinion that is fine too. And Shin has every right to ask any question about orchids and ask about any orchid technique including what was in this video. This is what the Orchid Board is for.
As far as the bonsai to orchids, people have stated their reasonings for comparing the two.
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