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Old 10-19-2007, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by andybowles66 View Post
I'm repotting an orchid (for the first time, so I'm in a state of abject terror). Part of the root system is almost completely detached from the rest of the plant - they're joined together only by a thin fibre, much thinner than a normal root. The almost-detached roots seem to be healthy.

Is this normal, and should I leave this part of the roots attached or cut it off?

If it is a problem, what might have caused it?

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Andy Bowles
I think you might have a case of root rot. Please post pic. if you can so that we can see the extent of the problem.
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