What does it mean if a cattleyas roots stay white during/after watering?

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Originally Posted by Leafmite

If your orchid's roots do not turn green, try soaking them until they do and then watering more often. Just a note...some orchids do not have roots that turn green (i.e. Paphs).

Most of my orchids are mounted or use lava rock as a medium so having the visible roots turn green is a good way for me to tell if the roots are getting enough water. If you are growing in a medium that decomposes, you might need to be careful.

Very interesting..Thank you! (: