> Myth or fact? > > Orchids will bloom once their roots fill the pot. > > I'd heard that one day and I wondered if it was true. It was said about > paphs, but it may hold true for other orchids too. Would add creedence to > using a pot just large enough to hold the remaining roots.
Myth - Paphs will bloom with only a few roots. In fact, Paphs are not known as aggressive root producers. That is why Paphs should be put in the smallest possible pot. They won't fill the pot before the media degrades and old media encourages root rot. Mike
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