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How to get healthy roots

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03-16-2008, 08:46 AM

jkhom

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Join Date: Jan 2008

Posts: 132

I had the same problem with almost every orchid I purchased. The method I now use is to re-plant in the clay post with the slits cut out, and I do not compress the orchid mix, I just leave it very loose. Soak the bark in water overnight before using.

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