What should I do?

[nikv]

Hi!

I'm seeking advice. Yesterday, I was cleaning up in the greenhouse when I picked up some of my paphiopedilums off the floor (my cats were once again playing hockey in the greenhouse!). I discovered that one of them has a long root growing out of a drainage hole. The paph is Booth's Stone Lady "Tip Top' x In-Charm Michael. The tag also says www.OrchidsGoneWild.com on it. I purchased it on eBay. I've had it for six months or so. Here is a photo.

My digital camera is apparently on its last legs. I apologize for the poor quality photo. But as you can see, it's in a 3-1/2 inch pot with a root that is over 12 inches long growing out of the drainage hole. Should I repot it now or wait until Spring? I don't want to damage the healthy root. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[PaphMadMan]

That root needs a home, and it didn't seem to like the conditions in the pot, so my vote is to repot immediately.

 

[likespaphs]

i'd repot too. just be fairly careful and remember wet roots are more pliable and twirl that sucker into place...

 

[nikv]

Thanks! I'll do that. Most appreciated! :wink:

 

[biothanasis]

My thought, too!!! Do the leaves look too dark (they look like dark grey), or it's my screen???

 

[nikv]

It's not your screen. It's my photo. The camera is going out on me. The leaves are dark green.

 

[biothanasis]

Then I will wait to see the photos with your new camera...

 

[goldenrose]

That's one long healthy root! Repot for sure!
I got that cross too! Good luck!