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title: "Any ideas what is happening with my Orchid? Any advice?"
description: "Any ideas what is happening with my Orchid? Any advice?"
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author: "Plant Parent"
published: "2024-07-19T18:36:24.720913Z"
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# Any ideas what is happening with my Orchid? Any advice?

_Posted by Plant Parent on 2024-07-19_

Any ideas what is happening with my Orchid? Any advice?

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## 4 comments

### sarita commented on 2024-07-20

roots make me think it’s under watered. the top ones that are green look great!! but the crispy brown ones underneath look too dry to me

#### Plant Parent replied on 2024-07-20

Thank you!

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-07-20

I’m thinking it is salt burn from either too much fertilizer or hard water. I fertilize every time I water, but use at 1/4 to 1/8 strength. Reverse osmosis water is great if it’s available and your water is very hard. Aquarium water is also great. And regularly flush your pot with water to help wash away accumulated salts.

#### Plant Parent replied on 2024-07-20

Thank you!

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