Why would I have roots growing this far up my Phrag Lynn-Evans Goldner x besseae flavum seedling? And do I do anything about it?

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Hi John,

Sure looks like new root tip to me. I'd suggest you might put more mix in that pot, though, because it looks like the plants are not potted deep enough in the mix. The new roots should emerge under the mix, not in the air above it, because they will just callous over, and not grow to the extent they need to grow to begin absorbing water. Hope this helps....

Best,

Okay, Tom, et. al., here are more detailed pics of how deep my plants are - there are two different pots - can you look at these and tell me how high up the plant you would bury it? I was worried about going above the lowest leaf line. Do I cut off the lower leaves and then bury it? These are two different pots.

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Second plant

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Looks like roots to me also...I would pot it deeper.

Hi John,

I never worry about planting besseae types too deeply in the pot. It's way more important that the new roots emerge under-ground so to speak. When we repot the Ecuadorean (especially) besseaes, it is not unusual to have the old growths - still green - 3 inches below the surfav=ce of the mix just so the new growths can root in the medium rather than in the air. The seedlings also look like they may be reaching for the light, which means you might consider growing them a little brighter. I'll be glad to show you some of what I'm describing when you visit next week.

Thanks,