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title: "I have three orchids that I am trying to save from dying. They don’t…"
description: "I have three orchids that I am trying to save from dying. They don’t have roots and they are very dehydrated and withered. I am at my last solution, keeping…"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Monica.K"
published: "2026-03-06T23:53:08.486959Z"
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# I have three orchids that I am trying to save from dying. They don’t…

_Posted by Monica.K on 2026-03-06_

I have three orchids that I am trying to save from dying. They don’t have roots and they are very dehydrated and withered. I am at my last solution, keeping them in water to help them grow roots. Two of them already started having buds and small roots. One is just stagnating. I am still hopeful that I can save them. Anyone went through with this experience?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/YHm4ArrrPgfgkCCfPRksuSLeAyg_T2K6w8Yg02X9DSU/UvEVvSKWT8GcuwogI-Cfvw.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Monica.K commented on 2026-03-06

Here are some of the root buds

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/YHm4ArrrPgfgkCCfPRksuSLeAyg_T2K6w8Yg02X9DSU/eJ7CLU4MQL-bbEm_ppztnA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/YHm4ArrrPgfgkCCfPRksuSLeAyg_T2K6w8Yg02X9DSU/EIHkYpWOSLSCxiCRUDsD1Q.webp?size=large)

### Amy commented on 2026-03-09

I’ve used lightly moist moss around the base of an orchid that was rootless and for safe measure also used rooting hormone. I didn’t put any of the roots or stem in water. I just used moist moss. Over 6 months later the orchid has some roots now and new leaves. It’s still small but growing. Looks like your is on the right track

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