Question about my Miltonia

[CharliesAngel51]

I recently bought this Milt. spectabilis v. moreliana from Oak Hill Gardens. One of the growths has roots that are about 3/4 inch long and they are above the potting mix. My question is: Should I remove this and pot it so the roots are in the mix or just leave it and let the roots reach for the mix. I have been misting the roots a couple times a day to keep them from drying out.I think the roots are on a spike.

[CharliesAngel51]

I posted this a couple of days ago and it has dropped out of the "70 most recent posts" without getting an answer. I decided to bump it up and give it another try. Anyone have an answer for me?

[sunshine]

My milt has some growing like yours and I figure it's just the way it's suppose to grow. I would leave it alone and just let it do it's thing as long it is healthy
and not stressing the plant. This is an observation I have made that a lot of orchids send out ariel roots and it's just part of their nature.

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[kid a]

I would just leave it. Its probably connected to the rest of the plant under the mix somewhere.

[CharliesAngel51]

Thanks sunshine. This is the first of these that I have so I just wanted to be sure I took proper care of it. I believe that this variety likes bright light and moderate temps. I think it also like to be kept moist.

This is one of the first orchids I have bought that wasn't in bloom so I can't wait to see it bloom. I sure don't want to let it die before that. LOL

[CharliesAngel51]

Thanks Kortney. I will leave it and see what happens. I will continue to mist those roots so they don't dry out.