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Q.What Are These Fuzzy Growths On My Orchid?

Zone Calgary, AB | Anonymous added on November 9, 2020 | Answered

The plant appears healthy.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on November 10, 2020

From your photo, I believe what you're referring to are the long aerial roots. This is normal behavior for an orchid, whose natural habitat is in the jungle, sending roots out along tree trunks for anchoring and nourishment.

Here are two articles for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/roots-coming-from-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/aerial-root-information.htm

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