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title: "My mini is not doing so great 😔. I repotted her 2 weeks ago. Her…"
description: "My mini is not doing so great 😔. I repotted her 2 weeks ago. Her blooms are holding strong and she has a new spike growing too. But her leaves seem leathery.…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "LisaLou"
published: "2024-05-25T13:38:24.698543Z"
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# My mini is not doing so great 😔. I repotted her 2 weeks ago. Her…

_Posted by LisaLou on 2024-05-25_

My mini is not doing so great 😔. I repotted her 2 weeks ago. Her blooms are holding strong and she has a new spike growing too. But her leaves seem leathery. I just watered her last night and leaves don’t seem improved. Thoughts?

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## 4 comments

### Ms.Issy commented on 2024-05-25

This happened to me when I repotted my moth orchid in straight bark and a very “hole-y” orchid pot.  
I corrected it by changing my watering slightly.  
I put her in a large bowl and pour water onto the top of the bark and let it pour out and collect in the bowl.  
Once the bowl is full I let her sit in the water for 15 minutes. Then I take her out and let her drain for 15 minutes.  
I do this once a week since I find the bark dries out quickly.  
Since yours is a mini maybe let her soak for 5-7 minutes 😊 🌸

#### LisaLou replied on 2024-05-26

Thank you!!

### Riley commented on 2024-05-25

I recommend putting a post about this in the Orchid Oasis group, because you’ll find a lot of experts there

#### LisaLou replied on 2024-05-26

Thanks Riley! Will do!

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