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Old 08-29-2008, 01:36 AM
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Thank you for your help. I tried to do exactly as you said, so I'll just watch and wait then ck for new roots in a couple of weeks, as you advised.
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Black roots are dead roots and should be removed along with the inner threads, remove the dead sheaths off the stems then dip it in to Psysan diluted a little with water and leave it to soak for 10 minutes. The best thing to to do next is to wrap the plant in damp spaghnum moss and repot. keep the moss damp not wet, check for new root growth in a couple of weeks, when the plant has a good bunch of new roots, repot into whatever potting mix you use next spring or leave it in the moss.(Don't over water)
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Old 08-29-2008, 01:44 AM
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Yes, you helped....thanks for your advice. You were exactly right....the roots did NOT look good at all....in fact, they looked terrible. I've doctored the sick patient now so it's just basically a waiting game, I guess. In the meantime, I'm gonna try to be careful and not water too much.
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What I do is take the root between my thumb and index finger and apply slight pressure if not good they will feel soft and squishy , some people leave the core thread on to help anchor the plant . I would treat the whole plant .Looking at the picture the roots don't look very good but it is hard to tell for sure ... Hope this helps . Gin
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Old 10-21-2008, 12:43 PM
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I 2 am having miltass probs. Have/had a very lg, very health "Royal Robe" that I split several blubs and repotted. Used cinnamon. Still damp, have not rewatered. However, getting some yellow leaves. Anyone have exp. w/Miracle Grow orchid mix? Tried it. Seems a bit 'dense'. Too much 'food' in it? Mixed it w/some sphag, but am worried that I took a perfectly healthy plant and messed it up. Thanks and good luck w/yours!
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