Phal Root Problems

[Wynn Dee13]

Originally Posted by Cerey

Here are the pictures. The first few show the roots turning a crusty white, and the last two show the roots turning black.

I considered the possibility that they are too wet, however I don't water too often. I live up north where its colder, so maybe that has something to do with it? Maybe bark is the better medium for me

The first pics roots look fine to me. The second pic looks like the far right brownish root is rotting. The white stuff on the stem of the Phalaenopsis looks like it could be salt build up. Did you clean the hydroton well? It can have a lot of salt build up in it. That could also cause black root tips. The salt burns the new green root tips. Also what kind of water do you use? Is it softened water? You also could be keeping it too wet, but I don't know. I find that KLN root hormone works well. I use it on all my newley repotted orchids. I also use a little when ever I fertilize. That is all I got right now, hopefully some others will chime in. Good luck!

[Cerey]

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

The first pics roots look fine to me. The second pic looks like the far right brownish root is rotting. The white stuff on the stem of the Phalaenopsis looks like it could be salt build up. Did you clean the hydroton well? It can have a lot of salt build up in it. That could also cause black root tips. The salt burns the new green root tips. Also what kind of water do you use? Is it softened water? You also could be keeping it too wet, but I don't know. I find that KLN root hormone works well. I use it on all my newley repotted orchids. I also use a little when ever I fertilize. That is all I got right now, hopefully some others will chime in. Good luck!

Thanks! I use tap water. I let it sit out overnight before I use it. I've been collecting rain water so once its time to water again I will be using that.