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Old 02-25-2009, 05:47 PM
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I have a phal planted in semi-hydroponic. It's juuuust about to bloom again. As I was watering it today, I looked through the clear plastic and saw a cluster of teeny tiny white bugs crawling around what used to be a healthy root. Now, the root is dark and shrunken. What should I do?
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Old 02-25-2009, 05:56 PM
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If the plant is well established in semi-hydroponic culture, I don`t see why you couldn`t repot it !
I often repot my phal even if they are growing spike or blooming without any problem.

When you say the root is dark and shrunken ( and use to be an healthy root )
Does the root was healthy in semi-hydroponic or BEFORE you put it in SH ?
If it was before you switch to SH, this is normal since all root not formed to SH will die to make place to root adapted to that new condition.


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Old 02-25-2009, 06:28 PM
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It was a root that grew while in S&H, so I'm pretty sure it's the bugs that are doing it. Shall I treat the roots with anything while I repot?
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Old 02-25-2009, 06:32 PM
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You could use neem oil on the roots and repot after

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