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title: "I’m new to orchids. What is happening here? What do I need to do to…"
description: "I’m new to orchids. What is happening here? What do I need to do to care for my orchid?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/65244fd4ba58651d77450f30"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Warner"
published: "2023-10-09T19:09:08.959Z"
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# I’m new to orchids. What is happening here? What do I need to do to…

_Posted by Warner on 2023-10-09_

I’m new to orchids. What is happening here? What do I need to do to care for my orchid?

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## 7 comments

### Ava commented on 2023-10-09

That’s just a root. I potted mine in a pot with holes so the roots have room to breathe. I also used a mixture of regular potting soil and charcoal. Also, if the flowers die eventually, you didn’t do anything wrong, they just have a cycle of falling off. Good luck, and happy planting! 💕✨☺️

#### Warner replied on 2023-10-09

Thank you for your help!

#### Ava replied on 2023-10-09

Yeah ofc!

### Mia commented on 2023-10-09

I noticed your orchid is in water and bark, are you soaking it? You can grow orchids in just water aswell

#### Warner replied on 2023-10-09

I had just watered it and noticed the new roots so snapped a picture right away. Good tip - I didn’t know I could repot in just water.

#### Mia replied on 2023-10-09

Ok, be sure to never let it sit in water when it's in bark though. Let it soak for 30-60 minutes then drain it and put it back in its decorative pot. Regarding growing them in water you can but I've never done it myself as I try to stick to the plants natural environment as much as I can, anyway, the roots never look healthy when they are grown in water but the plant themselves look fine so it's up to you.

### Jen commented on 2023-10-10

If this is a new plant, usually a repot is a good idea when it’s done blooming. I mention it only because you have all these new roots coming out- it would be a good time to get it acclimated to a new set up. If you are interested in more repotting info, this group is a great resource.

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