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title: "Any recommendations on how I can revive this orchid I found on the…"
description: "Any recommendations on how I can revive this orchid I found on the Lowe’s clearance rack? The top of the stem was completely dead, but there is a small new…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/3DT_ZtYGRD2CjYdY1TyB-w"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Lindsey"
published: "2024-06-12T02:09:54.795044Z"
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# Any recommendations on how I can revive this orchid I found on the…

_Posted by Lindsey on 2024-06-12_

Any recommendations on how I can revive this orchid I found on the Lowe’s clearance rack? The top of the stem was completely dead, but there is a small new growth coming out so I cut right above that. Should I just chop the whole thing off so it can focus energy on regrowing roots? The leaves are really floppy too ☹️

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## 2 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-06-12

MissOrchidGirl on YouTube is a great resource for reviving orchids

### Jen commented on 2024-06-12

Highly recommend Miss orchid girl as well. If your orchid is dehydrated, and you really want it to focus on its general health, yes, I would cut off the flower spike entirely. The chances of you getting blooms now are not great on an already depleted orchid. If you’re looking for long-term health, let it focus its energy on leaves and roots.

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