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Pittsburghgirl 12-04-2015 04:56 PM

Cut air root
 
l received my 1st orchid in September ( Phalaenopis) The blooms have been beautiful but unfortunately it only has one left. Today when looking was getting all my plants ready for winter is l went a little scissors happy and cut and air root. How much damage did l do?

rbarata 12-04-2015 04:58 PM

One very important question: Why did you cut it?

campchi 12-04-2015 05:18 PM

Orchid dont need hair cut 😁😁 aerial roots are good for orchid.

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Orchid Whisperer 12-04-2015 06:21 PM

I think she meant she accidentally cut it.

As long as it has several other good roots, cutting one aerial root should not be a problem. Don't worry.

Pittsburghgirl 12-04-2015 06:39 PM

I did it by mistake....it was the only air root it had

Leafmite 12-04-2015 06:46 PM

Does it have other roots in the pot? If so, it will be fine. If not, you will probably need to baby it until it grows new roots. (you can always try a highly rated liquid seaweed product (for plants) from amazon, too).

rbarata 12-04-2015 06:56 PM

Accidents happen...if it bloomed before, it has to have more roots besides the one you've cut.
Don't worry, another one will grow.:D

RosieC 12-05-2015 09:42 AM

Yeah, if it's got other roots in the pot it will be fine, not problem.

P.S. I've moved your post to the beginner section.


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