Repotted my Phal - whats this?!

[Darren]

hi guys - I got around to re-potting my phal before the weekend, and was happy with the results, thinking it had all gone quite nicely. To my horror this morning I had a little looky and found fluffy growths on the roots I could see through the pot.

What is this, do I need to worry and how do I get shot of it? Argh

Tried taking a photo but couldn't get it on here, so perhaps I need some practice at that. I'm hoping my issue is a stupidly obvious one for all you pro's out there!

Thanks for any help,

Darren

[Halloamey]

Hi Darren, what have you potted your plant in? I assume it is potted in a transparent pot. The white fluffy thing is definitely a fungus. It is common when you switch to semi hydroponics and you have some old bark mix sticking to the roots. Just water your orchid with a fungicide like Physan. It should be enough to solve your problem.

[bedt]

Good Morning Darren, sounds like it could be a bit of fungus or mold, but guessing blindly, would really like to see a picture. Also, have you re-potted in a new pot or a pot you are reusing? I always sterilise my pots before use, a dash of bleach (thick or thin) in a bit of warm water then a good rinse prior to the plant going in - even if it's a new pot.
I don't know if you use tobacco, but if you do make sure you wash your hands good before doing any orchid work. Tobacco can carry a bacteria which is fatal to orchids if not caught in time. I am just mentioning these things as I don't know what your experience level is, but hope you find it helpful.
("get shot of it" - bye the eck lad, as thy been up north, lol!)
All the best mate - bozz

[Darren]

ok, thanks for that - I thought 'fungal' too! such a shame, as I was so cautious when I re-potted, I even did the whole H.P. soak thing... what a farce that turned out to be

I live a way away from gardening centres or anywhere I'd be able to get my hands on certain products. Would I be able to use the peroxide I have to flush the pot or similar? Any ideas would be awsome. Would a re-pot (with a pot clean) be necessary too?

[ischel1]

Best to post a photo of the problem and then we can give you a better idea for a solution. Without a photo it anyone's guess what it may be.

[cindiras]

Some phals put out fuzzy hairs along the roots. A photo would give a better idea of what is invaiding the pot.

[Becky15349]

You don't need any harsh chemicals, just keep a fan near the plant- snow mold will grow where the air is stagnant. Don't mess too much with the plant if you just repotted, it needs to recooperate- a fan on it like a small 6" desk fan should do the trick.
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[Darren]

do perhaps some holes need putting into the side of the pot do you think? this would help with the air circulation I'm guessing?

[Brutal_Dreamer]

do perhaps some holes need putting into the side of the pot do you think? this would help with the air circulation I'm guessing?

That would help!

Cheers,
BD