What should I do if the roots of my Phalaenopsis orchid grow upward? Should I bury them?

From ancient times to the present, whether flowers or people, beautiful things always attract admiration. Among plants, the Phalaenopsis orchid can be called the fairy among flowers; its blooms resemble butterflies, light and nimble. Placed at home, whether viewed up close or from afar, it blends perfectly with home decor. Therefore, in recent years many people walk into a flower shop and directly ask to buy a Phalaenopsis orchid. With more people growing them, problems follow, and all kinds of care issues come along.

Usually, friends who know a thing or two about Phalaenopsis orchids know that the roots of the variety 'Canxue' (Remaining Snow) often grow explosively, and the leaf sheaths of its old leaves are especially hard, so many roots simply cannot break through and end up suffocating inside the leaf sheath. So, in daily care, how do you deal with leaves blocking root growth?

First, of course, you have to check its root growth from time to time. If you find some roots are blocked and cannot grow normally, you can gently pull open the base of the leaves to see whether any roots are pressed down or wrapped tightly. If a few roots are clearly affected, resolutely cut them off.

Second, if the leaves grow too dominantly and seriously affect root growth, and simply moving the leaves aside does not solve it, then you must decisively pull open the leaves near the root growth point. If the leaves still return to their original position, you have to be ruthless and remove the entire leaf, exposing the place where the roots come out, so that new roots have more room to grow.

Then, after handling it, at the spot you worked on, you can let the neck of the roots be slightly exposed, so the roots can grow freely in the soil. After exposing them, adjust the potting medium to ensure the new roots can smoothly go into the soil or substrate and absorb nutrients.

Finally, after dealing with the leaves and roots, you should also regularly check whether the Phalaenopsis orchid is growing well. At the same time, remember not to water too often; just keep the soil moist. Too wet and the roots rot easily. In addition, fertilize about every half month to supplement nutrients for the Phalaenopsis orchid.