Keiki Root Is 6 Inches, How Do I Prevent It From Breaking When I Remove From Mother To Report, It’s Ridged,if I Bend To Put It In

Question

pot, it might break Should I soak the Keiki root to soften and for how long if I do.

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Answer 1

Those are the aerial roots and don't need to be beneath the soil. You may want to wait till actual roots start growing before removing it. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-keiki-care.htm