root rot??? and Bllra. question

[SShide77]

Hi,

I have a currently blooming phal. which is two in one pot. Oneof the plants has stopped blooming and the other currently has two blooms open. All of the greens look healthy, but when i look into the pot i see that some of the roots which are above the media look like they are dark and all dried up. Is this a sign of root rot? There seem to be several healthy roots poking out of the crown and one or two new ones forming. The plant seems to be tilting, half the grown is in the media, the other half is not. It also seems pretty loose. Is it safe to repot phals when they are in bloom? Also, are there any special instructions for repotting phals? What do i do about the gangly roots which have grown out and seem to be growing in all different directions?


Lastly, does anyone know what the growth cycle of oncidium alliance, specifically Bllra. is? When do they form new growth? I have a spike on mine that looks to have about two blooms but is still far off from blooming, but it doesnt have any new leaf growth.

thanks,
sarah

[jay]

If you have a picture of the plant and roots it will help identify if it is a problem or not.

As for the Oncidium alliance, they generally put out new growths after flowering is over. Some will start right away after flowering is over, some will take a short rest then start new growths. The flower spikes from from these new growths when they mature.

Keep us updated on the flowers. We love pictures.

[articuno75]

When my Bllra. ended it's bloom cycle it started new growth about a couple months after that. They grow pretty quickly.

[SShide77]

Jay, I will make sure to post some pictures tomorrow.