Re: More Sphag and Bag questions

Mar 30, 2008 3 Replies

Let's try this with a little less mania and a little more grammar :)



I have a dendrobium that I have killed all the pseudobulbs (correct word?). It still has several, long healthy white roots at the base. Would it be a good idea to bag this one or just keep watering and fertilizing in the pot?


I have another Den I have brought back to life using Spag and Bag that has about 9 roots on it all around, 1/8 - 1/4 inch long. The the plant itself has grown to be 6 inches long. Time to pot it? It seems I would want longer roots first. If so how do I accomplish it? Put it in a shadier spot? It is inside on the west side of the house with very light indirect light.



I have a dendrobium that I have killed all the pseudobulbs (correct word?).
>It stil has several, long healthy white roots at the base. Would it be a
>good idea to bag this one or just keep watering and fertilizing in the pot? >
>
> I have a nothewr Den I have brought back to life using Spag and Bag that
> has about 9 roots on it all around 1/8 1/4 inch long, but the plany tself
> has grown to be 6 inches long. Time to pot it? It seems I would want
> longer roots first. If so how do I accomplish it. Put it in a shadier
> spot. It is no the west side of the house with very light indirect light. >

dens have canes; first plant, i would put a bag over it and skip the fertilizer; back it off from strong light for a while and see if it pups.

2d one, i agree, it needs longer roots, but it may not grow them while it's happy in its bag; maybe pot up, but keep a bag over it for a few months more.

or wait for the true den experts in the room to weigh in. :)

--j_a

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required