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title: "Do NOT put your orchids in water ! Ok so my orchid was in water for a…"
description: "Do NOT put your orchids in water ! Ok so my orchid was in water for a little and had been doing great but when I checked the roots they had fell off and were…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/b49LXZP8nFLXUDMYO8VG6P"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "LeafyGreenhouse"
published: "2025-07-01T22:54:35.473359Z"
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# Do NOT put your orchids in water ! Ok so my orchid was in water for a…

_Posted by LeafyGreenhouse on 2025-07-01_

Do NOT put your orchids in water !  
Ok so my orchid was in water for a little and had been doing great but when I checked the roots they had fell off and were completely rotted ! I saw this all over the internet and I thought it would be good but no don’t do this !!! I repotted her into a chunky orchid mix and had to cut off most of her roots ! She is doing fine now but just know never do this !

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## 2 comments

### Chris J Tiger commented on 2025-07-02

I’m guilty of trying out semi water culture. I pulled out my orchid as it wasn’t progressing. Nothing but bark or moss for my orchid babes now😊

### Mateja commented on 2025-07-03

I fell for this too! RIP to our orchids' roots 🥲

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