Paph venustum flask - roots are tangled

[Paphman910]

Need some advice on deflasking a Paph venustum from Orchid Inn. Roots are so tangled together. What should I do?

Paphman910

 

[NYEric]

compot.

 

[Jorch]

I usually wash as much agar off as possible without disturbing the roots and put the whole bundle into the pot. I was told it's better not to separate the plants when deflasking.

 

[Paphman910]

I usually wash as much agar off as possible without disturbing the roots and put the whole bundle into the pot. I was told it's better not to separate the plants when deflasking.

Thanks for the advice! It is so overgrown with roots and I tried to separate two seedlings and it snapped off! I decided to put the whole seedling with tangled roots in a single 4 inch pot! Hopefully in the near future I can tease the seedlings apart.

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[Justin]

good call.

 

[SlipperFan]

I've learned to not try to untangle them from flask -- they are too tender. Sometimes I even leave the agar, or most of it, on, when I place them in compot. They are easier to take apart when they grow new roots.

 

[ehanes7612]

I've learned to not try to untangle them from flask -- they are too tender. Sometimes I even leave the agar, or most of it, on, when I place them in compot. They are easier to take apart when they grow new roots.

agreed, this is by far the best way to grow them especially with non multiflorals

 

[Paphman910]

Pictures of Flask to Compot

Here are some pictures:

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[Marc]

I hope that they grow well for you. They looke like healthy seedlings.

 

[Jorch]

Looks great!

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful seedlings!

 

[Justin]

nice! good luck.

 

[W. Beetus]

Those look like very nice seedlings. Good luck!

 

[Bolero]

Good luck! These are a good species to start with. One of my first paph flasks and now they are nearly flowering size. Let us know how you go.