";s:4:"text";s:3605:"It’s mid-November here in Boston so beginning to be what I’d call late autumn. I received the orchid when my dad passed away so I’m a little obsessed with it’s survival. Please enter your email address so we can send your download link These roots are probably the result of overwatering. Humidity is around 92%. Keep It Hydrated.
You'll see the velamen turn green when wet. Not sure what yet but wondered if it’s possible.Can you confirm if my plant is dying or surviving and what I should be doing.thank you, this is the best explanation of caring for an orchid that I’ve come across. I set up this blog to help me diarise my orchid hobby, but I’d also like to explore how growing orchids can help my mental and physical wellbeing.I’ve come to learn recently just how important these two things are, and my orchids have given me an outlet for stress.I hope to continue to get enjoyment out of my hobby, share my knowledge and give back to nature in the process.Be careful about watering your orchids in the cooler months. I miss the flowers.Hi, Thanks for all the freak info. Is this abnormal? Thanks for the extra knowledge.Thank you so much for this info. Healthy roots are firm to the touch and white to green in color. Thank you for the nice article. They truly live in the air. I’m glad I could be of help!MY VANDA ORCHID THE ROOTS STOP GROWING. The mother plant slowly deteriorated so I removed the baby which was 2 leaves and 2 roots. Or is it dying? WHAT SOULD I DO? And, I just let those aerial do what they are going to do.When potting an orchid, leave aerial roots in the air and potted roots in the potting medium. In this case, the root system is no longer possible to save.Most of the orchids are epiphytic plants, which means that they receive all the substances necessary for normal growth from air and water, absorbing them through the roots. These roots absorb moisture from the air. Thanks!Can I grow my orchid out of the pot and attached to some drift wood type decoration? However, it should be understood that You can buy a finished greenhouse or make it yourself. If the roots are always bright green that is an indication that they are drowning. I recall reading somewhere that the center of the plant should never get water in it. I’ll watch the roots and only water when silver. Repotting every 1-2 years will keep the potting mix fresh, also helping to prevent overwatering.I will have to read your very interesting tips again but you have given me more confidence to repot my first orchid which I think is the mono type, thank you so much l have decided to try another one and follow your advice Diane.Should aerial roots be staked? Wait until the roots are a silvery-green before watering again.Orchids live harmlessly on trees, never penetrating the branches. An orchid with minimal to no roots is worrisome, but we have lots of tricks we can try to get it to sprout new ones. Healthy roots are firm to the touch and white to green in color.