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Orchid Care - What The Roots Tell Us
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Author: Bob Roy
Topic: Gardening
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Our final part in orchid care part 4 is about the roots of the
plant. This is the heart and soul of the plant. If these are not
healthy then the whole plant will show the effects. Loss Of
Roots Orchid care part 4 now turns our attention to the roots.
Roots disease is difficult to diagnose. The roots actually loss
their function and do not supply the plant with the nutrients it
needs. some of the causes include: over watering, probably the
most common. I know I am at fault for this one with one of my
phals. the next most common cause is old potting material. You
will see this occur with orchids bought from grocery stores or
home goods stores. They are usually packed in soil which is not
a good medium for orchids. slugs or snails can cause root
disease. This orchid care part 4 says you need to treat with
metaldehyde. sometime excessive salt or minerals in your water
can cause this as well. If so you need to use distilled water.
Occasionally you will see the whole plant be effected by the
infamous "mealy bug". When this occurs you will note a white
cottony mass on the plant or a gray, brown or even black mass
underneath the leaves and flower stems. The treatment includes
scrubbing the plant with a soft toothbrush dipped in malathion.
You should also spray the greenhouse regularly with malathion.
Don't forget to take precautions with spraying, no children or
animals and use a face mask. We are now at the end of our series
of orchid diseases with orchid care part 4.
About the author:
This site http://www.orchids-plus-more.com is devoted to these
wonderful orchid plants. Did you know they are the second in
popularity only to the poinsettia plants? You will find a good
deal of information on how easy orchid care really is. They are
wonderful to have around your home or for that special gift.
Orchid flowers are beautiful and can last for years. Your plant
will be appreciated for years and years.
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