Orchid refers to whimsical flowers that need careful care and attention. If you deviate from the basic rules of cultivation, the plant will begin to take root and lose its decorative effect. This phenomenon indicates non-compliance with the basic requirements when choosing the growing conditions.
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The main reasons for the formation of aerial roots
If the roots of the orchid have crawled out of the pot, you should consider the main reasons that can provoke such a problem:
- Drying. The most common factor causing the roots to come out of the flower container. In the circle of flower growers, a similar process is considered natural and is performed by the orchid for self-preservation. Trying to get more nutrients, the plant takes root above ground level. To eliminate the problem, it is enough to water on time. The presence of an aerial root makes it difficult to transport the flower and increases the risk of burns and fungal diseases.
- Mold growth. Orchid is a whimsical flower that reacts negatively to any deviations from normal conditions. Therefore, the roots can crawl out of the pot even with excessive moisture. In addition, signs of mold or mildew may appear. To avoid problems, the irrigation scheme should be followed and carried out only as the substrate dries up. The optimum temperature for growing orchids is within + 20... + 25 ° C.
- Lignification. If the plant develops a large number of dense air roots, this may indicate natural age-related changes that are inevitable. To avoid additional problems, dead elements of the root system should be removed and left alive.
Eliminating the problem
If aerial roots are found, the behavior of the orchid should be observed over a period of time. Also during this period, watering should be normalized, an optimal level of lighting and humidity should be maintained. If the aerial roots take up too much space, the flower must be transplanted into a new container. This is done subject to conditions such as:
- The plant should finally bloom.
- Then it must be removed from the container and immersed in a liquid to soften the substrate.
- Then the flower is slowly taken out of the soil, the root system is shaken off.
- Dead and dry roots are cut out.
- The orchid is transplanted into a new container, and the roots are completely submerged in the soil.
After completing the transfer work, you should rearrange the pot in the shade, protect it from direct sunlight. In addition, it is necessary to water the soil abundantly, providing drainage holes for the outflow of excess moisture.
If roots are on the surface, they can be removed with careful movements. Such treatment will improve the condition of the flower and stimulate its growth. All dead or rotted specimens are subject to cutting. If this is not done, organic compounds will begin to degrade.
Do you know why the roots of the orchid crawl out of the pot?
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