No healthy roots

[sarahj]

I have a lady slipper orchid (the first of this orchid type I've had) and it was doing pretty well when I decided to take a look at it's roots. It has hardly any and they're ALL rotting. It has only one thick root...anyway, how is this orchid going to stay upright if I trim these? Also, I'm going to repot it right now with new mix. I got the larger bark and I see it's now potted in the smaller bark...oh woe is me. Any ideas?

[fred]

welcome to the forum
does your plant have no roots or does it have one that is good and healthy ?

you should be able to trim off the dead roots and if you in-fact do have one root that is healthy that should hold the plant up right
if the plant does not stay upright you can use a bamboo stick to help support the plant until the new roots grow

I am also going to move your thread into the newbie questions

[lmartiny]

Hello SarahJ, Same as Fred. Plus you could use pot clips available at garden centers to try holding your plant in place. If you still have a healthy root then go ahead and try to give it a go. These are low light, higher water plants I think.
Someone wil pipe in and give some good advice.