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Apr 3, 2019 6:41 PM CST
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Lin is correct, the roots will be white or silver in colour when dry and a greenish colour when wet. I can see the root hairs in a couple of images.

The only one that I am not sure about are the greyish areas in this photo:
Subha said:Thumb of 2019-04-04/Subha/041539


We have a great thread full of information on these types of Orchids here: The thread "🗣 Starting out with Phals/Supermarket Orchids 🛎 ✍️" in Orchids forum
Plant Authorities: Catalogue of Life (Species) --- International Cultivar Registration Authorities (Cultivars) --- RHS Orchid Register --- RHS Lilium Register
My Notes: Orchid Genera HTML PDF Excel --- Lilium Traits HTML PDF --- Lilium Species Crosses HTML PDF Excel --- Lilium Species Diagram
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