Is There Life After Root Burn

[Wild Orchid]

Originally Posted by DweamGoiL

Hi WildOrchid,

I do appreciate your very honest feedback. Last night, I began re-examing the roots before I decided to make the final decision to toss it. While it was free of media, I flipped it over and it had started developing white spots under the leaves and a 75% of the roots were entirely desicated. The only roots that were left were the very short ones in the very center of the plant (the ones right under the crown) and even those weren't looking so good.

Painfully, I came to the decision to toss it since it could potentially make my other orchids sick. I don't haveFrom reading other posters' recommendations on other issues, I had wanted to start using the liquid kelp so I did pick up some of that yesterday and will start applying it with my next watering.

Sorry to hear about your loss! We've all been through it, and times and times again.
It sounds like you're ready for a new start!

Just my 2 - when you get a new orchid, repot it right away.

Best of wishes
WO