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Cheshire

I just bought this orchid in water, and would like some tips on how to care for it! I already know not to get the leaves wet, and only have the vase filled halfway, what else is there to know? Anything is appreciated! ☺️💗🌿🎀

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  1. Yadi 🩷

    Place in a spot with indirect sunlight. They like humidity, and they thrive in temperatures between 40-70* F. They like to be around other plants as well.

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    • Cheshire

      I have them next to two other orchids + a few more plants and it’s very humid in my bedroom, thanks! 🎀🌿💗

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  2. nepenthomancer

    Probably let the water all the way evaporate and then leave it dry for a few days I’ve never seen an orchid live explicitly in water, their roots really love air a lot.

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    • Cheshire

      I think I’ll keep the water a bit lower so the roots can breathe, thanks! Also I was thinking of putting marbles or something at the bottom to act almost like bark, do you think that would be a good idea?

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    • nepenthomancer

      Trying to summon Jen or MPi as they both have a lot more knowledge than me on this, I just do orchid rescue. The reason bark is used is to create space for the air, therefore adding anything underwater would be pointless. Highly highly suggest Miss Orchid Girl on YouTube she has years of experience and incredible knowledge. If there was a way to keep orchids semi hydro/hydro long term she would be the one who knows.

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    • MeasomerPi

      Hiya! Unfortunately I don’t have any experience with orchids in water. People seem to be successful but it just feels counter intuitive to me. I would research phalanopsis in water. My guess is you will need to manage the water chemistry for optimal growth. You might post your question on the Planta hydroponic forum. With regard to the marbles, it sounds like more hassle than helpful. Every time you do a water change, you’ll need to remove and replace them without damaging the roots. And orchid roots are super brittle. Just my two cents…

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    • Cheshire

      Thanks so much for the help! I’ll go check her out 🌿💗

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  3. Jen

    Nepethomancer, I feel like you just ‘beetlejuiced’ me onto this app! 🤣 I too, don’t mess with water culture. Orchids don’t grow that way in nature, and I feel like it would take WAY more constant maintenance and attention growing them that way than I could provide in a home environment. Others disagree, of course, and it may work for them and their lifestyle and their environment. I’ll tell you also, that Miss Orchid Girl has expressly said that water culture is the only medium she will never never use. So I wouldn’t bother with her channel if you’re looking for advice to continue this way. I would double down on Pi’s advice. Managing the ph level of your water is going to be really important if the roots are going to just soak in it. Next, it’s absolutely essential to let the roots dry out. Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytic and need air around their roots JUST AS MUCH as they need water. They may survive for a time in such a smothering environment, but eventually, you’re going to rot your roots and they’ll turn to mush. You’ve got to let them dry between soakings. If you do decide to switch to an orchid bark mix, you would do better with the transition if you use a heavy percentage of sphagnum moss in the mix to retain more moisture as it gets used to being in a dryer environment. Keep us posted, whatever you decide to do- I’m always interested in learning areas of orchid care I’m not as familiar with. Good luck!

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    • Cheshire

      Thanks! I’ll keep posting the progress, I hope I can keep them alive haha, if anything goes south I might get them into moss 💗🌿

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