| Aerial roots
I'm wondering about aerial roots. My understanding is that they store water and plump ones are a sign of adequate watering. But even though most of the roots are nicely plump, others are not and a couple have withered. Am I doing something wrong? Is it good practise to remove the withered roots? Also why do some plants have only a couple of aerial roots but two others have 13 and 16 respectively. When the roots are over the pot and down to the window sill, should I leave them be or clip them?
My first orchid bloomed for 8 months, rested for 7 weeks and then two more stems shot up. I was hooked! I live in a condo so space limits the number of orchids I can have and sadly have reached my limit with 7 Phalaenopsis orchids.
Thanks for your input.
Sue |