Q&A – When repotting an orchid should I put the air roots in the potting medium?
Question:
I just bought a Phal orchid and need to repot it from the tiny 2" container it came in. It has 2 nice healthy silvery white air roots about 5" long hanging over the side, and several submerged in the potting media. When repotting orchids should I put the air roots in the new potting medium or keep them in the air?
Answer:
TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond recommends putting the air roots in the potting medium. The orchid will continue to grow and develop new air roots.
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Repotting an Orchid
Related Resources:
Orchid Care
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February 27, 2021
I just bought a Phal orchid and need to repot it from the tiny 2" container it came in. It has 2 nice healthy silvery white air roots about 5" long hanging over the side, and several submerged in the potting media. When repotting orchids should I put the air roots in the new potting medium or keep them in the air?
Answer:
TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond recommends putting the air roots in the potting medium. The orchid will continue to grow and develop new air roots.
Related Video:
Repotting an Orchid
Related Resources:
Orchid Care
Growing Orchids in the Home
February 27, 2021