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Orchid Detective; Why won't my plants roots stay in the pot?

Many orchid hobbyists are frustrated by orchids that send their newest roots into an adjacent pot instead of their own which contains the exact same medium. Maybe your orchids wondering roots are trying to tell you something? Generally, plants allocate energy to grow new roots only when they are not getting enough water or nutrients. The one exception to this generalization occurs in epiphytes, i.e. plants that grow attached to trees or rocks, including epiphytic orchids. Epiphytes have one additional demand of their roots; to keep the orchid from falling from the tree or rock where it germinated.

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American Cattleyas

Orchid Book by
Courtney Hackney

Published July, 2004

"A real page-turner... first-rate chapters...
362 stunning color photographs...I highly recommend this book and expect it will become a classic reference for the hobbyist and commercial grower alike."
William P. Rogerson in
The Orchid Digest

Order now
Soft Cover Edition of
American Cattleyas
Now Available!

Phalaenopsis Art Quest Karyn Celeste HCC AOS
Phal. Art Quest 'Karyn Celeste' HCC/AOS (79 points). (Art Hall x equestris, alba, aurea) This plant also won the best Phalaenopsis in the show. (Photo by J. Harris)
Phalaenopsis Zeynep striped phal new award
Phal. Zeynep 'Hackneau' AM/AOS (Jungle Tapestry x Mem. Levant Chen) Named after our friend and fellow orchid-nut, the late Zeynep Kurgun-Chen. This plant had 12 perfectly shingled, 10.3 cm flowers and three buds on one inflorescence. (Photo by J. Harris)