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Old 05-08-2008, 03:47 PM
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Red face Firm Brown Roots

Hi! I am new to the site and I have a question regarding roots.

When I trim the rotten roots off of an orchid, very often I see roots that are cream or brown. If I cut off the tip of this root, I see the thread inside. My question is, is this root rotten or not?

The reason I am asking is because I thought that rotten roots had to be soft and mushy. The one I am asking about is firm and yet it is brown or cream colored.

Thanks everyone!
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