| I'm sort of tagging onto this thread, but it seems applicable. I had repotted an oncidium (Star Wars x Golden Shower) a month or so ago into a medium bark. Since then I've learned a bit about finer roots vs the more stout ones and thought to put it into a different mix. Root growth seems good, lots of white and green ones coming out. The thing is these new roots are, for the most part, growing up and out of the pot, just like the foliage. I don't think I want to bend them into the pot for fear of breaking them. The plant is 4"-6" tall; I'm thinking of putting it into a small basket with a little coconut fiber and growing it like a Vanda. Sorta. I've previously cleaned up the dead roots. Interesting to observe that some of the ones I left 'cause I wasn't sure (and they still look a little brownish and shriveled) have new root growth out on the ends.
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Jeff |