How To Handle Newly Growing Roots On Orchids?

Epiphytes, or plants that grow in small pots, have adapted to grow in soil that can hold water until it is needed. They have adapted to growing roots outside of the pot to grab onto a surface for support. To grow new roots on an orchid, place it on bark with a layer of sphagnum moss on top, which will absorb and hold water without soaking the roots. Another option is to place the orchid on bark chips with a layer of moss on top.

In Phalaenopsis orchids, both roots and spikes begin as tiny green shoots, making it difficult to tell them apart. You don’t need to do anything with new roots on an orchid; just let them grow however they want, even if it’s outside the pot. You can mist them a couple times a day in between.

To protect new growths on your orchids, be mindful of these 7 care tips: look out for new growths, inspect your orchids for pests, new growths, any. The no-risk solution is to get another pot with the same medium (looks like bark chips) and plant your latest addition into it. Wait until you see that the leaves and roots of the new plant are visible.

If your orchid has exposed roots growing out the top of the pot, increase watering when new active roots appear in and around the pots. Gradually increased watering is recommended, as young plants in small pots may dry more quickly and may benefit from more frequent watering. Pot the orchid into complete sphagnum moss to hydrate the plant and encourage roots to grow. Emerging roots signal that now is the best time to re-pot your orchid, as these new roots indicate the beginning of active growth.

Experts recommend removing the old spike so that the plant can put all its energy into making a new one. If the spike is still green, leave it. Air roots are essential for the plant to put all its energy into making a new one. Wait to stake a new growth until you see it is in fact.