Black pearl velamen and new leaf growth

[MBW]

Hi, new here !

I have a few blk pearls just out of dormancy. Roots are no longer than 3 inches. Humidity 60% and 12+ hours bright light each day.

My questions are:

1. Small splits in the velamen. Is that a concern?

2. Also the yellowing of a new leaf.

Pics attached.

Thank you in advance for the help.

[Ray]

I wouldn’t worry about the velamen. It’s dead cells, after all.

[A. thom Aberdares]

The splits in the roots don't look like a concern, maybe irregular growth, or even new roots popping out? The yellow leaf is the concern.

[MBW]

Originally Posted by Ray

I wouldn’t worry about the velamen. It’s dead cells, after all.

Thank you. Good to know.

---------- Post added at 06:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:44 AM ----------

Originally Posted by A. thom Aberdares

The splits in the roots don't look like a concern, maybe irregular growth, or even new roots popping out? The yellow leaf is the concern.

Thank you. Yes the yellow leaf has the shortest roots. I am keeping humidity high and 12+ hours of light.

Hopefully new leaf will not be the same.

[Arne]

I’m sorry but I must ask, what is a black pearl? Based on the picture, it seems to be a Phalaenopsis, is that correct?

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by Arne

I’m sorry but I must ask, what is a black pearl? Based on the picture, it seems to be a Phalaenopsis, is that correct?

I see pseudobulbs that look like the Catasetum family. Maybe Fredclarkeara After Dark 'Black Pearl'?

[Arne]

I think you are right Roberta. And a Phal doesn't come out of any dormancy.

[MBW]

Originally Posted by Roberta

I see pseudobulbs that look like the Catasetum family. Maybe Fredclarkeara After Dark 'Black Pearl'?

Yes they are exactly that

[isurus79]

Out of curiosity, why is this one growing with its roots suspended above the media?