Question
I have an orchid which has fimished flowering (2 stems). It has healthy leaves and is producing loads of roots. I have tried directing these into another pot and they are growing in there also.  How do I convert all these roots into new plants?
My little book on orchids does not cover this.  Thank you for any suggestions which you can give.

Answer
Roger, the standard procedure on phalaenopsis orchids is to repot after each flowering.  Purchase a small bag of orchid potting mix,  Remove the amount that you will use and soak it while unpotting your plant.  Rinse the roots off and remove any roots that are mushy as they are dead or dying.  You may need a somewhat larger pot as you should place as many of the outside roots into the potting mix as possible before adding potting mix.  Try not to damage the roots.  You may want to soak the roots for a hlv hour before repotting as that will help them become more flexible and less susceptable to breakage.  Healthy, firm roots should not be removed as they provide nourishment to the mother plant.  These roots will not convert to new plants but will only die if removed. The old flower spikes, if they remain green and are not removed, may develop one or more small plantlets at a node (ie joint).  If this happens, when their leaves and roots are long enough, they may be removed and potted up.  They are called keikis if you want to read mor about these.