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title: "My poor orchids. Are these beyond saving?"
description: "My poor orchids. Are these beyond saving?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/64bff2fca9202af838e050b6"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Plant Rookie"
published: "2023-07-25T16:06:20.93Z"
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# My poor orchids. Are these beyond saving?

_Posted by Plant Rookie on 2023-07-25_

My poor orchids. Are these beyond saving?

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## 3 comments

### Makenna commented on 2023-07-25

It doesn’t look like it’s beyond saving! When they drop all their flowers that’s usually a good time to repot if needed. I usually trim the stems off and make sure to not let the soil dry out so much between waterings, a lil fertilizer/nutrients will help give them a boost too. Also looking at the roots will tell you big time if these plants can be saved and also when you need to water, green and firm you’re good! Anything mushy/brown needs to be trimmed off; orchids love lots of air flow in their pots!! Looking at your orchids I think giving your orchids more room to breath and watering more often or less often will help, I hope this helps!

### Jen commented on 2023-07-25

Yes, definitely cut the flower spikes, and repot. If roots are mushy or papery, they are dead, cut them off. The leaves just seem wrinkly from dehydration.

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-07-25

I agreed with Makenna and Jen.

I will add that since your plants are in sphagnum, I am concerned the roots may not be in great shape (manifesting as wrinkled leaves).

Luckily phals are tough. Good luck.

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