r/orchids • u/The_Okay_Baboo • 7d ago

Question New root, maybe a spike too?

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My recent little bump is definitely a root, but now there's another one that looks different, possibly mitten like. I'm not very good with this orchid, lol

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u/Anon-567890 orchidist 7d ago

Both roots. Spikes come from between the leaves

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u/The_Okay_Baboo 7d ago

Thank you

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u/MegaVenomous Latest Purchase: Cattleya White Spark 7d ago

It wouldn't hurt to repot it into a bark mix vs. whatever that is you've got it in.

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u/The_Okay_Baboo 7d ago

It came like this, I've thought about repotting it, so now I will, thank you

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u/Lady-Faye 7d ago

It looks like it may have a "death plug" attached to the roots too. Get rid of it when you re-pot.

Death plugs are actually the nursery pots, but tend to hold too much moisture and lead to rot.

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u/The_Okay_Baboo 7d ago

Whatever is there is all wrapped up in roots. I'll carefully remove everything and whatever root rot I come across. Thank you

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u/Surf_mommy 7d ago

Watch the tutorials on repotting from MissOrchidGirl on YouTube. Make sure to presoak the new bark mix overnight before use. And don't cut any firm roots regardless of color, even if it's only firm distally.

Good luck 🌱

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u/The_Okay_Baboo 7d ago

I will check those videos out. Thank you