You should know this about Orchid roots! - Orchid Care for Beginners

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00:00 - Intro
01:25 - 1. Root morphology
Check out this article link.springer.com/article/10....
02:57 - 2. Roots that are not alive anymore
04:00 - 3. Roots are very adaptable (but after initial adaptation they cannot readapt so easily)
05:23 - 4. Roots can photosynthesise, but it's not important for them to do so
07:03 - 5. Main root functions: absorption of water
Reviving rootless orchids • Orchid Care for Beginn...
08:33 - 6. Main root functions: absorption of nutrients
09:48 - 7. Main root functions: anchoring the orchid
About mounted orchids • Mounted Orchids - How ...
11:47 - 8. Growth habits of roots
14:51 - 9. Damaged roots won't necessarily die off
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15:56 - 10. Wet roots are more flexible
16:37 - 11. Roots don't live forever
17:05 - 12. Yellow / white roots are OK!
17:46 - 13. Aerial roots don't need special care, or trimming
19:12 - Outro
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[@MissOrchidGirl]

This video is sponsored by rePotme, check them out here go.missorchidgirl.com/repotme69 They also provided products like pots, clips, some of the stakes and fertilizer I used in this video. Check out our entire Orchid Care for Beginners Series! kzbin.info/aero/PLxo6tXzj__mZzIrS7nCGjI6NEwWCwvuya

[@LivingDeadGirl_096]

As we know orchids keep out growing there pots as the grow . But when your orchid starts getting really big can u leave/ is it okay to leave a orchid is a pot that its out grown ? . As one of my orchids has gotten really big and i dont really have the room to keep upping the pot size (it’s currently in like a 6L pot )

[@tengsiang8399]

do you have a care guide for this orchid call Ionopsis? I never heard of it anywhere but in singapore they do sell but those guys are online seller.

[@roslynclifford5983]

Hi there Danni, I have an order of pots coming from RePotMe soon as a result of your recommendation (and channel) . Looking forward to them! 🙂

[@kaywebster1520]

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[@missbehavesclass6405]

You should do an advanced series, like the beginner series, for example for your long-term subscribers, which is specific for more advanced growers, who have learned a lot over the years from you and don't need to hear the basics anymore. I'm sure Repot me would love to sponsor that series as well. 😉

[@jaimeescobar3957]

Well said .. I agree .. vibes from Southern California

[@missbehavesclass6405]

@@jaimeescobar3957 good vibes back from Austria, in der middle of Europe

[@rhodealexandre6583]

If you are a long time follower it would be best to be more specific in what you would like her to focus on because as you said you know a lot by now🙂

[@rosestines66]

I’m still learning how to take care of my own orchids n understand that y’all need to know more than I do but I really appreciate Danni for being here for me telling me how to take care of my phal orchids n I have to keep coming back to watch her videos so I can learn more about them thanks you much everyone

[@roslynclifford5983]

Thank you Danni. The Orchid Care for Beginners videos are really helpful. I have been watching them for some time and I always get new information from them. My orchids look all the better for watching 🙂❤️

[@tarotoculus]

Thank you! Orchid roots have always made me curious about how to be careful around them and what to do when events happen. Great video as always!

[@anikac8380]

Thanks! This was quite useful. I bought a Phalaenopsis from a grocery store the day after Mother’s Day two years ago for five dollars. I figured I’d get several weeks of bloom and if it lived, I’d have an orchid to learn about and some of return bloom. It’s produced new leaves and now, 11 roots came surging out! I had no idea what to do. I was worried it was a danger sign. It’s finally putting out a new flower stock and cute little buds. You’re a beginner videos are quite useful.

[@chrispowell2198]

Thank you MOG, Every video I watch of yours I learn something new and then go and put in practice on my growing orchid collection! :D

[@lindajosendale8979]

Thank you for this greatly informative video. Glad to have found you !

[@katecritic]

Thank you! So happy I found your channel :)

[@mayastoyanova3020]

A very detailed video on orchid roots. Great! Btw, nice shirt 🙂

[@wouterdevos2213]

Hi Danni, thank so much for this video. As a beginner with orchids this was super informative. Understanding the root system better will aid me in keeping my orchids alive this time around and saving the ones I have that has assumingly root rot.

[@OohAPrettyRock]

Extremely helpful as always. Many thanks, hope my 2 orchids continue to flower in the future. So far so good.

[@Yupppi]

I should've totally watched this before cutting the roots while repotting to help recovering orchid, because earlier some of them rot and some of them died. But I definitely also cut parts of ok roots that were yellow or "snapped".

[@AmyBuccilla]

Wow! Perfect timing for me! I was in need of some root knowledge! :)

[@shardlake]

Same was about to repot, was not sure if I should put the aerial roots in the mix, now I know :)

[@AmyBuccilla]

@@shardlake I have one REALLY laying on its side and seems to be coming up out of the pot. The roots on the exposed bottom are gone! The roots in the pot are doing great though. I’m not sure if I should repot the orchid or leave it alone. Everything in me WANTS to repot it and place it deeper in the pot. What do you think? LOL

[@lisaallen7219]

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[@walterbobrowski4761]

Thanks for sharing this. It probably explains why my vanilla orchid aerial root tip died off....I was probably keeping it's sphagnum moss-covered pole too wet.

[@krzysztofkopaczewski4319]

Really love Your video 💪

[@mayatasa]

Thank you for the video - so easy to understand and so informative. I was very concerned that my orchid is growing new air roots from the middle of the stem, 5 cm from the bottom, but I now Im just gonna let it do its thing (unless you think otherwise 😶)

[@jomo9454]

I see the photosynthesis in the roots not so much as a backup but more as help for the root to feed itself so it can be free to extend as far as it wants without pulling so much sugar from the stem. Basically the plant can buy extra root growth at no extra cost by sending some equipment out there with them (the roots). Just my take, and I'm sure no expert.

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Oooh that's a very interesting theory, can definitely see that! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@patriciavargo5741]

Thank you so much for this video, I have a Catlyea that started growing outer roots a few months ago and got worried.

[@5chevys]

I love your videos!! They’ve helped me so much. I do have a question for you. You often state that phalaenopsis orchids bloom in fall and winter . Why do all of my orchids bloom in spring and summer and drop their flowers in autumn? My orchids had beautiful blooms all summer and one still has a few but the rest are finished. Just very curious to know why

[@chickenortheegg]

What if all the roots in the pot are dead and there are many roots outside the pot? When repotting do I put any roots inside the pot or just wait for new roots to grow from the stump?

[@Dan-ud8ob]

Hi Danni.. i've been watching for a couple years and have learned sooooo much.. i have a question , you've been using slow release fertilizer for about a year now , do you find that it is better and or more consistent than say a water mix. i have been using a slow release as well and find i have much less burn on roots and less damage due to over fertilizing.. thank you for a great channel..

[@noeljohall8736]

Before I found your videos I noticed my orchid had about 10 or more outside the pot roots and had red tips. I didn’t know what to do so I repotted and tucked them inside the pot. I hope I didn’t do more harm than good. What do you think?

[@drikonrokon852]

Since I didn't know about the root snapping thing, I cut majority of the once I snapped off while attempting to recuse one I bought in cocopeat mix and removing the rotting ones. I used 1:3 hydrogen peroxide and water to clean them and rinsed it off. Would my orchid be ok so far one the unopened blooms is blooming

[@Peterrdee]

Hey Danny I was wondering if you ever tried growing Chinese betilla ground orchids, mine are in bloom at the moment ! They are very cold and frost hardy! You have said you live in a desert, so maybe not haha 💜🌷😂

[@kendravoracek3636]

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[@conradthornton4438]

I bought an orchid from a garden shop recently and they recommended that I did not need to repot it and that the roots were "fine" when I bought it. After a few weeks the roots are looking brown and some even black and I have not watered it at all since I bought it since the medium has not completely dried out yet. Now my question: do I need to re-pot and cut the dead roots ASAP or can I wait for the blooms to drop to repot?

[@annalisamorotti3604]

I would repot it 😁

[@rosestines66]

I still have to go to the store to get the pots to repot them n I don’t know if I can repot the oldest one without a new pot n can I do that Danni I don’t have anything here at my home to put it in until I get pots

[@flowmeful]

Most of the roots that are in the bark compound seem to be somewhat green greyish, which seems fine but the roots above the bark are pretty shriveled up. What does that mean?

[@rosestines66]

Danni what if my orchid may not have enough roots if it’s smelly bc it’s got root rot n I might have some roots left hopefully 🤞

[@juanitagibbs2100]

I only have 5 orchards they are in my living room ,I have them in pot with in a decorative pots with bottle caps I save from water bottle so they are in the bottom of my decorative pot, so the have humidity in the bottom. They never touch the roots noe the roots are 12-to 15 inches long ,I was going to repot on larger pot and try to put some of air roots inside pot, now you say to leave atrial roots outside the pot oh boy these roots are so long for the size of the orchard what to do?

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Do you soak your orchids or water on top with watering can ?

[@studiogamma-bo7my]

Wow, what is the name of the Pha at the very beginning of the video, it is so beautiful!

[@cindiadams154]

Can you use root hormone on Orchids

[@anndwandner3664]

I live in South Florida so when is my growing season?

[@marcellarodriguez7955]

Hello. I had a beautiful orchid with pretty yellow blooms and the plant lasted for quite a few months. Just recently a couple of days ago the blooms started falling and now there’s no more blooms. Is that normal for them to fall off now in July in Southern California? I kept it in my bathroom shelf and it was happy. How long do blooms usually last on a plant?

[@shardlake]

Mine tend to last a month or two, first year the flower spike died off completely, I cut it back once dried put then 3 months with nothing, then I got 3 flowering spikes all grow at once, been producing flowers for over 9 months now, they do seem to have periods with no flowers, just keep going it is worth the wait :) They just seem to take a break :) Mine typically flower all throughout the year, mine are indoors Southern England so not as much sun as you get in CA

[@DebTheDevastator]

How long blooms last depends on the orchid. But a few weeks is standard. Orchids bloom in fall and winter so it's completely normal for them to shed the blooms and grow another leaf.

[@CrochetxStab]

Have you ever had two roots grow out of the same place (on a Phalaenopsis?) This particular one was recovering from severe root rot when these two roots grew. The velamen is starting to split and grow in separate directions. Very odd.

[@lenaneubert777]

My mother has a phalaenopsis where an aerial root split into 5 in total. it looks like a hand is reaching to grab you. Dani mentioned somewhere in this video that older roots can split and continue to grow as two.

[@ckur52]

@@lenaneubert777 yes she’s saying this right now as I’m watching.

[@CrochetxStab]

I’m familiar with branching roots, that doesn’t appear to be what happened here. I’ve been able to see two root tips since it started growing from the base of the orchid. Maybe just a quirk where they found the same spot to push out from between the leaves? Who can say.

[@momof2njs169]

I accidentally knocked of a root tip on my Phal Its a very young small orchid have i hurt my plant?

[@DrinkingStar]

Excellent orchid horticulture lesson for a 2nd or 3rd semester college class. You might want to get a copyright on some of your videos and sell them to educational systems.

[@jayc2241]

What do I do about pink orchid roots?

[@MissOrchidGirl]

Just enjoy 😊

[@deniseschichner6876]

I have a lovely orchid nursery near my home. So far I have failed in orchids. Do you have some shopping tips for the vet willing beginner?

[@ellenmerensky2020]

Can l cut some of the aerial roots as they look so untidy

[@rosestines66]

I can’t afford repotme right now bc I live on a fixed income n I don’t get paid until next month so I don’t even know if I can afford them anyway

[@2KaiMw]

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