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title: "My husband bought me this orchid about 6 months ago. I feel like I'm…"
description: "My husband bought me this orchid about 6 months ago. I feel like I'm doing something wrong, but not sure what I need to do. Appreciate some advice."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/nKZ1bLLvzxiS8xzVMP7tGO"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Dana"
published: "2025-02-19T14:03:32.787087Z"
language: "en"
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# My husband bought me this orchid about 6 months ago. I feel like I'm…

_Posted by Dana on 2025-02-19_

My husband bought me this orchid about 6 months ago. I feel like I'm doing something wrong, but not sure what I need to do. Appreciate some advice.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BVtsg8dsCj7o3oi35lkJewR3E9nUg23RHViLKF_Ux90/m98g4C7tT_-Zj6iMspN_7Q.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BVtsg8dsCj7o3oi35lkJewR3E9nUg23RHViLKF_Ux90/qYAMa6a3SQC-_s5JCmtA9Q.webp?size=large)

## 16 comments

### Dana commented on 2025-02-21

So, i raised up the ears and found a surprise! Are these news roots or the stalk where the flowers grow from??

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BVtsg8dsCj7o3oi35lkJewR3E9nUg23RHViLKF_Ux90/wVwLEY2ySBek2Ga3pcTmqA.webp?size=large)

#### LynnieB. replied on 2025-02-27

Yep!!!!

#### LynnieB. replied on 2025-03-22

So be sure to share when you see progress. Like a new leaf starting or if the leaves rehydrate

### Dana commented on 2025-03-22

I will keep you posted. Thanks!

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