I was soaking my orchids today and notice that one has put it's roots over the side of it's pot. Now I know they don't need normal soil but can they really manage just dangling out in the thin air?
My orchid has been growing it's roots out of the pot for over a year. As you can see, it hasn't hurt it at all. This picture was taken in September. It has grown about 8 inches since then. It kept these blooms for 5 months. Within one week of losing them, it started blooming again.
Rachel
(the new and improved Mrs. rachelc)
If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.
That's interesting I was told they were prone to root rot so I'm careful not to leave any water in their container. But I do have humidity trays around so that they don't get dry. Since it is going into the cooler months I've decreased the watering but they still get a 20 minute soak every week. And they all have the fat stems so I know they are retaining water.
Mine will be 3 years old next year and so I expect that if I have the right light conditions I should have blooms next spring. I'll be crossing my fingers anyway.
tammy, when you get ready to move, put them in a box, then wrap the box in a blanket or comforter for the trip. that will hold the heat for them and keep them from getting frost bit.
and, take them in the car with you, not in an unheated trunk or truck.
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