orchids

The orchid has 3 bunches of green leaves and roots/tentacles growing. Can they be replanted, and how do I do it?

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 03/28/2017 @ 4:06 pm

The roots should be left in place, since they are important to the orchid’s health:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/roots-coming-from-plant.htm ^[1]

If you have an offshoot growing from the top of the plant with a baby orchid on the end, then yes, you can replant it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-keiki-care.htm ^[2]

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