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title: "First orchid, the jewel. Here we go 🥰"
description: "First orchid, the jewel. Here we go 🥰"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/64ecea38f4ae681dcc38fdc8"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "The Secret Root"
published: "2023-08-28T18:40:56.997Z"
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# First orchid, the jewel. Here we go 🥰

_Posted by The Secret Root on 2023-08-28_

First orchid, the jewel.

Here we go 🥰

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## 5 comments

### Kyle commented on 2023-10-01

I just got one of these, how do you keep care of it?

#### The Secret Root replied on 2023-10-01

They LOVE Humidity. Keep it next to a humidifier. Mine actually got overwatered also, so she is no more 😥 - I’ll try an orchid again lol. Im an arroid girl

#### Kyle replied on 2023-10-01

I live in the UK so the humidity is like 60~70 percent, do you reckon I need it near a humidifier?

#### The Secret Root replied on 2023-10-11

I think that’s enough humidity for sure. You can’t really go wrong with getting a humidifier though, especially if you’re a Plant parent have multiple plants, but definitely make sure the plant has more light than anything. If I had to choose, I’d rather my plant get enough light, then humidity.

#### The Secret Root replied on 2023-10-11

Meaning, if you’re wondering whether you should buy a light or a humidifier, and I would definitely pick the light over the humidifier unless you can get both!

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