Should the excess roots of Phalaenopsis be removed? You cannot fill the roots with too much soil

Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) counts as a popular flower in recent years, so many flower lovers wonder: during the process of growing flowers, if you run into a situation where the roots are growing unhealthily, how should you handle it? Should you prune them or just let them develop on their own? The following article will start from the aspect of Phalaenopsis care and discuss the issue of root pruning in Phalaenopsis.

In fact, during the process of growing Phalaenopsis, root pruning is a basic operation, because as long as it shows malnutrition, or develops hollow roots, the flower lover needs to deal with it immediately, otherwise it will directly affect its growth condition, so when the roots are growing unhealthily you need to help it by pruning. The principle of pruning the roots of Phalaenopsis is that you can promptly cut off unhealthy roots or roots that have rotted and gone bad, and after cutting them off you also invisibly help it absorb water better, as well as promote the growth of healthy new roots. But note that you should not, just because it is good, over-prune the roots of Phalaenopsis, so as to avoid achieving the opposite of what you want.

Generally speaking, after pruning the roots of Phalaenopsis, you need to completely replace the growing medium, because using the medium for a long time, or reusing it, is not good for air permeability and drainage, so it is recommended to change to a new medium after pruning. For the Phalaenopsis medium, you usually choose media such as sphagnum moss and pine bark.

Why can't you use garden soil? That is because the soil of garden soil contains a certain degree of acidity and alkalinity, and this substance will affect air permeability and drainage, thus easily causing unnecessary root oxygen deficiency and rot due to retained water.

In short, root pruning helps Phalaenopsis grow, and this action also lets you observe the root health condition at all times. But note that after carrying out root pruning you must replace the medium again, and it is not recommended to use garden soil for direct cultivation; you should use a medium suitable for Phalaenopsis, such as sphagnum moss or decomposed pine bark and other plant nutrients. Flower lovers only need to, through correct pruning and medium management, help Phalaenopsis maintain healthy growth, bloom with charming flowers, and add a bit of beauty to our lives.