Root Query in Vase Culture

[Sammy]

Hi,

My Sansai Blue (as you can see) is being grown in vase culture.

Most of the roots have a nice covering of algae, and they are growing (slowly). The plant seems pretty healthy apart from this issue.

I have just these two little roots that i have just noticed have dark red (and quite pointy) root growth.

No other info really, I was just wondering if anybody had seem this before and if its ok?

[WhiteRabbit]

I don't have any vandas, and don't grow any vase culture, but looks to me like new grow tips on the roots. I have an ascda which has very red grow tips on the roots.
I'm sure members with better knowledge than myself will chime in

[cb977]

Those are definitely beautiful new root tips, the color tells us that the color will most likely a purple or dark pink (in my experience, anyway).

What perfect timing for a great member-written article, one of which is part of our current contest!

Growing Orchids in Glass Vessels - Orchid Board

(I am not, in any way, promoting one article over another...this article just fits the question )

[SFC]

I have a vanda that is hanging with the roots exposed and unfortunately it is pretty dry here, i soak the roots every morning, but i don't think it is getting enough moisture. I guess my question is do you have water sitting in the bottom of the vase, and do the roots touch the water? I can't quite tell from your pic.
They look like healthy new root tips to me!

[Sammy]

Thanks for the re-assurance.

I water the plant properly every other day. (as in i fill up the vase with luke warm water, with a tiny 1/4 strength food) and then drain her out after 20/30 min of soaking.

On the days when she doesnt get a bath, i mist all the roots (as best i can in the vase).

I always leave about 2 - 3 cm of water in the bottom too for humidity. So the roots do not sit in the water. Don't know what i will do when the roots grow down to the bottom of the vase!

Also FYI, she is sitting in a south west facing window.

And Suzanne, the flowers are the ones in my profile pic. yup, purple/bluey

Thanks guys, just wanted to know it wasnt some weird rot or fungus or something.

[Kaykay]

Sammy,
My Vanda Blue Magic has AMAZING purple root tips when they're growing. It surprised me too when I first saw it, but then realised its just a happy vanda. Incidentally, it sits in the bottom of a vase, in a very happy state, so I wouldn't worry about your roots reaching the bottom!
Here's to South London Vandas! (there can't be many of them!)
Kay
x

[Sammy]

Yes indeed, here's to the South london Vandas!

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