Orchid air roots are normal in Phalaenopsis and other epiphyte orchids, which grow above the ground and use their roots to attach themselves to tree branches. These roots absorb nutrients from the air, absorb moisture, and obtain carbon dioxide they need to thrive. If the air roots are firm and white, they are healthy and you dont need to do anything at all. Here are some tips on what to do with orchid air roots:

• Leave them alone: If the air roots are healthy, velamen is silvery-white, round and plump, and the air roots are firm and white, you should definitely not remove them. There’s a good chance you can harm your orchid if you remove healthy air roots.

• Trim them if necessary: If some of the air roots are brown and soft, you can trim them with sterilized scissors or other cutting implement.

• Mist them occasionally: Orchid air roots can benefit from occasional misting with a spray bottle, especially during the summer when the air is drier.

• Repot if necessary: If your orchid has outgrown its pot or the growing medium has broken down, you can repot it with new planting materials in the same pot or a different pot of the same size.

Remember that orchids are air plants, and their roots are usually nothing to worry about. If you dont like the look of the air roots, you can mount your orchid on a piece of wood or bark, which gives you a chance to arrange the roots in a manner that’s a bit more pleasing.