Dendrobium Keikis Without Roots: Patience Required, No Water Rooting

Question:

Babies on stems, no roots visible. Tried breaking one off, water rooting—doubt it works. Will it? How to root without roots?

Answer:

Hello Dawn,

Wait for babies to grow roots—takes months or longer. Once several roots >2 inches, remove and pot individually.

Jim Kawasaki
San Jose, CA

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