Repotting with blooms
I understand the wisdom is to NOT repot #PhalaenopsisOrchid when in bloom. But I just picked this guy up and the roots look a little rough. I want to get rid of that plug before the issue gets worse and cut off the rotted stuff. Is my only worry that the blooms drop? Iβd rather have a healthy plant with no blooms than an unhealthy one with many blooms. Thanks, #OrchidLovers
#Orchid #HappyPlants blooming">#blooming #RootRot
#Orchid #HappyPlants blooming">#blooming #RootRot

Yes (is only because of the blooms). If at all. The wisdom is good advice, especially for beginners, but if you are careful, not stress it too much (carry it in between places with different micro climates) change it to a medium that approximates the one it has been in, it should be okay. Maybe you'll have a slightly shorter bloom, but with a bad root system or just after bringing it home, this could happen anyway.
That being said, your roots were okay, really. This can be a lot worse. You had lots of viable roots and just a bit of rot. If you don't overwater then you should have been able to keep up the status quo until the bloom is over. Just for future orchids π
With this one, you can just finish the job, now you've already taken it out Especially carefully remove that dreadful nursery plug in the center. Those don't work for most home settings and suffocate the roots.
That being said, your roots were okay, really. This can be a lot worse. You had lots of viable roots and just a bit of rot. If you don't overwater then you should have been able to keep up the status quo until the bloom is over. Just for future orchids π
With this one, you can just finish the job, now you've already taken it out Especially carefully remove that dreadful nursery plug in the center. Those don't work for most home settings and suffocate the roots.
@MusicalRedmint I saw this really nasty mushy root from the outside and figured it should come off immediately! But the rest of it looks great so Iβm very happy with it! Thanks for your answer and I hope you get some good rest! π