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title: "Help please it’s a rescue"
description: "Help please it’s a rescue"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/bqPIp2I7Tjmm38U8ylGiHQ"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Mr Plant Guy"
published: "2024-07-05T21:41:33.669556Z"
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# Help please it’s a rescue

_Posted by Mr Plant Guy on 2024-07-05_

Help please it’s a rescue

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## 7 comments

### Lynda commented on 2024-07-05

Poor thing! You’ll get lots of good comments here… Stay tuned! You’re a good guy to become plant savior. 🤗💚🪴

### Mr Plant Guy commented on 2024-07-05

Thanks! It was the cleaners and she had not been looking after it very well

### S.R commented on 2024-07-05

My suggestions: cut back those spent flower spikes, repot into a chunky orchid mix, do some root control when you repot and cut off any roots that are papery, soft or mushy. Also take a look at the leaves … there is one at the very bottom that is looking very yellow-grey, I would remove that one. Use your judgement for the other leaves, it’s hard to tell from the picture what shape they are in. Ideally you would want to leave at least 2-3 leaves to support photosynthesis.

#### Mr Plant Guy replied on 2024-07-05

Thanks for all of your advice

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-07-05

I recommend this soil mix if you’re looking for something specific. Also slotted nursery pots for aeration. Make sure to remove any unhealthy roots

The YouTuber MissOrchidGirl has great videos about rehabbing orchids

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### Heather commented on 2024-07-10

I just want to commend you on your “safety first” mentality. I’m dying over the fact that he is all seat-belted in. 😂🤣😂

#### Mr Plant Guy replied on 2024-07-11

Safety first - as always!

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