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title: "Does anyone know if these greyish/white roots are suppose to be…"
description: "Does anyone know if these greyish/white roots are suppose to be growing out of my orchid and this many?!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/65170ab01cf53088fba9c6db"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "zara ⭑"
published: "2023-09-29T17:34:40.104Z"
language: "en"
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# Does anyone know if these greyish/white roots are suppose to be…

_Posted by zara ⭑ on 2023-09-29_

Does anyone know if these greyish/white roots are suppose to be growing out of my orchid and this many?!

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## 2 comments

### Jen commented on 2023-09-29

These are just aerial roots. Perfectly normal for phalaenopsis orchids. Some hybrids just produce more than others. They should never be cut. If you lose the roots in the pot, these can be potted to maintain and hydrate your orchid.

#### MeasomerPi replied on 2023-09-29

👆100%!

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