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title: "Hi guys! I have just (literally twenty minutes ago) found an…"
description: "Hi guys! I have just (literally twenty minutes ago) found an abandoned orchid outside my local convenience store (BIZARRE I KNOW). The lady behind the counter…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/8NDxzBDoTsutPdz-1Sb1kg"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Lily"
published: "2024-10-29T14:37:16.917439Z"
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# Hi guys! I have just (literally twenty minutes ago) found an…

_Posted by Lily on 2024-10-29_

Hi guys! I have just (literally twenty minutes ago) found an abandoned orchid outside my local convenience store (BIZARRE I KNOW). The lady behind the counter had no idea how it got there but said I could take it home with me. Anyway, I didn’t take a before photo (in his pot) but to cut a long story short (I apologise) his three stems were dead to the core so I picked them off) and his root system was all over the place. This is the before, and after. I can see however new green growth. Is it possible the flower stems can grow back? I only have one other orchid, and am not a seasoned pro by ANY means. Would be grateful for any tips. He has fresh orchid potting mix and I have washed him in orchid growth liquid and water.

Just for reference he was absolutely bone dry outside the shop.

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## 5 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-10-29

Looks like a little dehydrate but other fine phal to me. I don’t see why it couldn’t rebloom. Might be set back so could take a couple of years.

Sounds like you’ve don’t what you needed to give it a chance. Good luck!

#### Lily replied on 2024-10-29

Thank you so much!! He was so sad looking on top of this electricity box outside 😭

### Anastasiia commented on 2024-10-29

Great work :)  
I would add some sphagnum moss, (I do layered mix for my phals and other orchids), but looks very well done to me.

#### Lily replied on 2024-10-29

Amazing!! Come payday and I shall do that 🥰

### Ama the plant Mama. commented on 2024-10-30

Give the roots a peroxide (80%) \& water (30%) bath before planting. I use orchid bark and a grow light 12 on 12 off and have had wonderful success. After about a month or 2, give it a garlic drink!

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