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title: "I’ve heard some good intel on leaving your orchid in water, and…"
description: "I’ve heard some good intel on leaving your orchid in water, and changing the water 2x per week. Does anyone do this/recommend this? 🌷"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Amanda P"
published: "2023-07-09T16:22:39.575Z"
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# I’ve heard some good intel on leaving your orchid in water, and…

_Posted by Amanda P on 2023-07-09_

I’ve heard some good intel on leaving your orchid in water, and changing the water 2x per week. Does anyone do this/recommend this? 🌷

## 2 comments

### Jen commented on 2023-07-09

What kind of orchid is it? If it’s a fairly common phalaenopsis, that would be a bad idea. Epiphytic roots need air just as much as they need water. If they stayed constantly wet, you’d smother them and they will rot. However, I have heard of some types of orchids, like vandas, transitioning to a water environment if you live in a VERY arid climate, almost dessert like.

#### Amanda P replied on 2023-07-16

Honestly I’m not too sure!! I’ll probably just keep it like it is for now, since it’s thriving!

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