Hi Dana. I’ll definitely try this method of getting my air roots down into the pots. I’m always frightened of breaking them because they fell so brittle. I think I also need to soak those roots more. Thanks for an interesting video.
Last year I finally repotted most of my senior NoID Phals, although they have their nick names. Over the years I used a crochet hook to fiddle out the obviously dead roots from their pots. And I sometimes use U-shaped plastic hair needles for rhizomes of e. g. bulbos and for aerial roots... both not my invention (2 UK-YTers who have stopped posting). Had a lot of brown, dry roots on the surface which were branching and happy alive in the pot, didn't expect that at all, called them Zombie-roots 🧟Many regards!
I just repotted 2 of mine, the potting mix was so dense! 1was blooming with 16-20 flowers, but it was at the end of the flowering, we'll see if it still blooms😂❤
Not necessarily. Air roots develop differently than roots in the media. Basically, they have just adapted differently. They can slowly be coaxed under the media and encouraged to branch to better hydrate the plant, especially if the orchid is otherwise rootless and struggling.
This is so zen. I don't have anything to pot up right now, so i watch other's repot! Calming and the next best thing.
I guess I video my own orchid therapy sessions!
Thanks Dana, paperclip was an interesting trick. Learnt something new 👍
Awesome - thanks for watching! 😎
Using a paper clip to hold down the air roots is a great idea! I’m definitely going to use this in the near future.
Perfect 🤩 - thanks for watching!
❤ ô amiga que raízes linda gostei de ver isso é tudo de bom para nossas orquídeas😊
Great tip about the paper clip 💖 and what a neat transplant 👍
Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Dana. I’ll definitely try this method of getting my air roots down into the pots. I’m always frightened of breaking them because they fell so brittle. I think I also need to soak those roots more. Thanks for an interesting video.
Yes, the soaking makes all the difference in being able to work with the roots. Good luck with your future air roots!
Last year I finally repotted most of my senior NoID Phals, although they have their nick names. Over the years I used a crochet hook to fiddle out the obviously dead roots from their pots. And I sometimes use U-shaped plastic hair needles for rhizomes of e. g. bulbos and for aerial roots... both not my invention (2 UK-YTers who have stopped posting).
Had a lot of brown, dry roots on the surface which were branching and happy alive in the pot, didn't expect that at all, called them Zombie-roots 🧟Many regards!
Thanks for sharing those tips…and thanks for watching!
I just repotted 2 of mine, the potting mix was so dense! 1was blooming with 16-20 flowers, but it was at the end of the flowering, we'll see if it still blooms😂❤
Good luck and thanks for watching!
Enjoyed this vido Dana. Thank you
🤗 😎 Thanks for watching!
I really needed to see this thanks.
Great! Glad it helped!
📎🖇 ...what a great idea❗😍👍💐.
Glad you liked it!! 🤗
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But , I love to see my phal air roots all tanglely and free in the air. 😊
Absolutely another option, as the orchid doesn’t mind! There is something uniquely beautiful about the air roots…
Looks like you make your lunch mix, may I ask what all is in your mix?😊
It’s a pre-made mix…RePotMe Monterrey Dark Phal mix.
What is the media used? Where do you purchase?
I use (generally) the pre-made orchid mixes from RePotMe.
What type of flowers does it have?
Just miniature Phal blooms. I think they are both pink.
I understood that the "aerial" roots were to be left out in the "air." Isn't that important to the health of the plant?
Not necessarily. Air roots develop differently than roots in the media. Basically, they have just adapted differently. They can slowly be coaxed under the media and encouraged to branch to better hydrate the plant, especially if the orchid is otherwise rootless and struggling.
Phalaenopsis American pronunciation Sounds like fa·luh·naap·suhs
And I have a slight southern twang, too! 🤷♀️