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title: "Can someone please help me rescue this orchid!"
description: "Can someone please help me rescue this orchid!"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Leslie"
published: "2026-02-04T23:28:06.365487Z"
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# Can someone please help me rescue this orchid!

_Posted by Leslie on 2026-02-04_

Can someone please help me rescue this orchid!

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## 6 comments

### Matilda commented on 2026-02-05

Pot it in an orchid bark mix, there aren’t many roots left but you’d be surprised by what these things can survive. Put it in a window that doesn’t get direct sun but that is bright, and do not water with ice cubes no matter what people might say

### Elliott commented on 2026-02-05

That guy needs to grow roots before it loses its last two leaves or it won’t survive. All of those roots are dead. Youll have to put it in plant ER. I’ve seen some people do this before with rootless orchids before, but I’ve never tried it myself. Moisten paper towels and put them in a ziploc bag, then add your orchid and seal it. Replace the paper towels every day or so. Make sure to keep it in bright but indirect light, like normal. Best of luck.

### Leslie commented on 2026-02-05

thank you! I will try my best, hopefully she survives 😭

### MattL commented on 2026-02-05

People swear by Orchid Girl’s advice, on YouTube search “orchid girl rescue.”

#### Leslie replied on 2026-02-05

Thank you!!!

### Penelope commented on 2026-02-07

Soak the roots in water until they’re green

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