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title: "Anyone know if it’s ok to separate a baby moth orchid from the parent…"
description: "Anyone know if it’s ok to separate a baby moth orchid from the parent when it’s about to bloom or should I wait?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65ac4d57490c5f35399c0aaf"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Ben"
published: "2024-01-20T22:46:47.87Z"
language: "en"
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# Anyone know if it’s ok to separate a baby moth orchid from the parent…

_Posted by Ben on 2024-01-20_

Anyone know if it’s ok to separate a baby moth orchid from the parent when it’s about to bloom or should I wait?

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## 2 comments

### molly commented on 2024-01-20

wow. i don’t own any orchids and i’ve never seen this. i don’t know the answer to your question but this is really beautiful and cool to see!! (:

### NewerHorizons777 commented on 2024-01-21

Personally, I’d air on the side of caution and wait, but I’m definitely not an expert.

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