what are these roots growing on top of my orchid?

Discussion in 'Houseplants' started by OORE KASDIM, Apr 16, 2024.

  1. OORE KASDIM

    OORE KASDIM New Seed

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2022
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    14
    tnx
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Loading...


  3. S-H

    S-H Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    Messages:
    2,907
    Likes Received:
    3,052
    Location:
    Karachi, Pakistan
    They are air roots. Which is completely normal for this type of orchid. So absolutely nothing to worry about. Therefore be happy, as this means your plant is healthy and in the mood to grow - Don't worry as it's not an alien invasion.

    :snicker: :rofl::smt044

    Screenshot_20240416-164801.jpg
     
    Logan, Pacnorwest and Clay_22 like this.
  4. OORE KASDIM

    OORE KASDIM New Seed

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2022
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    14
    i see tnx
    and what happens if i trim them off? curious to know
     
    Pacnorwest likes this.
  5. S-H

    S-H Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    Messages:
    2,907
    Likes Received:
    3,052
    Location:
    Karachi, Pakistan
    I think you shouldn't, as it's something the plant put our naturally - I haven't kept orchids, so I really can't say for sure. But I think they are air breathing in a way, (taking nitrogen from the air).

    Or even if they are just for the plant to attach itself to another tree's branch, (meaning that it's strictly for structural support only) - They still have a purpose of some type.

    Again, I haven't kept orchids. But it could be that now you have the option to divide the plant and have 2. So maybe you'd like to propagate it?

    Not sure though, will have to look it up. But generally, just to be on the safe side, I wouldn't cut anything until I learn more.
     
    Pacnorwest likes this.



    Advertisement
  6. Pacnorwest

    Pacnorwest Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Messages:
    3,956
    Likes Received:
    9,463
    Most orchids are tropical plants which live as epiphytes or "air plants"hanging on to trees for support with roots. Some orchids are lithophytes or "rock plants" growing on or among rocks. The remaining orchids are terrestrials which grow in the loamy detritus of the jungle floor.
    See you tube videos on growing orchids.
     
    Logan and S-H like this.
  7. OORE KASDIM

    OORE KASDIM New Seed

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2022
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    14
    i see
    but what do you mean when you say 'to propagate'?
     
    Logan and Pacnorwest like this.
  8. S-H

    S-H Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    Messages:
    2,907
    Likes Received:
    3,052
    Location:
    Karachi, Pakistan
    To create more plants from just the one you have. To multiply, to increase the number of plants of the same type.
     
    Logan and Pacnorwest like this.
  9. OORE KASDIM

    OORE KASDIM New Seed

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2022
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    14
    i see
     
    Logan and Pacnorwest like this.

Share This Page