--- title: "is anyone else growing an orchid in water? i see the videos about it…" description: "is anyone else growing an orchid in water? i see the videos about it but is this the best way to grow an orchid?" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/wWBpaMRlxOd2qEXkwHp2uF" community: "The Orchid Oasis" author: "cammy" published: "2025-05-05T22:14:50.457535Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/theOrchidOasis.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [The Orchid Oasis](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ.md) # is anyone else growing an orchid in water? i see the videos about it… _Posted by cammy on 2025-05-05_ is anyone else growing an orchid in water? i see the videos about it but is this the best way to grow an orchid? ## 18 comments ### Jen commented on 2025-05-06 If you’re determined to grow them in water, I think there’s people in this group who have had success with it. I will just give you this warning… most orchids are epiphytic. In nature, they grow on trees. They need air around their roots as much as they need water. They are not like water lilies, or other aquatic plants. The majority of people who lose their orchids, lose them to root rot. You cannot keep these roots wet all the time without them turning to mush. I think people who have success with this type of growth are very good about dumping the water and letting the roots completely dry between waterings. For me, the risks of losing the plant outweigh any aesthetic benefits to a water set up. #### cammy replied on 2025-05-06 i’m trying to grow one now but it’s not doing as well as i had hoped. i feel like it was much healthier in its pot. i might just have to repot her 😭 #### Jen replied on 2025-05-06 How are the roots? #### cammy replied on 2025-05-07 not as plump as they were before! on tiktok they said to put a little water at the bottom and that the water would evaporate to water them. but bonnie(my orchid) leaves aren’t as firm as they were before i put her like that. i give her food twice a month and check on her roots once a day #### Sharon replied on 2025-05-07 I cover my roots 3/4 of the way with water, I’ve not found adding a small amount at the bottom to work for me #### cammy replied on 2025-05-08 and then you take it out for a few days? _1 more reply in the app_ ### Sharon commented on 2025-05-07 I have mines sitting in water for 4-5 days and then I let it dry out for around three days :) #### Sharon replied on 2025-05-07 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kiiRQCINMAEQfEGGj6fFthOrl8dJU_mfT1xP9TiERDI/6aCTblBrTCqF8bXCUl13yA.webp?size=large) ### K. Alexandra commented on 2025-05-09 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0bEdgqVtogSAhoBxI9tCe23YZPiaxYxHS_Mi5p-nQZc/PKPNuBmfRWKFPX5UFSViJQ.webp?size=large) #### K. Alexandra replied on 2025-05-09 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0bEdgqVtogSAhoBxI9tCe23YZPiaxYxHS_Mi5p-nQZc/x5cOwlmGSOy3rgOVz5Ym4A.webp?size=large) ### Dory commented on 2025-05-14 All of mine are in water culture currently and loving it! Sunday is their dry out day… they get their roots scrubbed with a soft toothbrush. If flowering they get a sprinkle of cinnamon powder once dry (natural antifungal) and if dormant I will add orchid food every other water change. Monday they go back into their cleaned and sanitized glass pots. Our window gets afternoon evening light that’s not super bright so I have a grow light set up with a few small humidifiers. #### Dory replied on 2025-05-14 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/S4z3aQ2khTE7J3aG2xz7upbRRl2F3-i_jVEmIudfpKg/v3VMVrywRjSg7_O-Hw_mXw.webp?size=large) #### Dory replied on 2025-05-14 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/S4z3aQ2khTE7J3aG2xz7upbRRl2F3-i_jVEmIudfpKg/rDy6nWk3S86Jvwc9fu9z5Q.webp?size=large) #### Dory replied on 2025-05-14 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/S4z3aQ2khTE7J3aG2xz7upbRRl2F3-i_jVEmIudfpKg/83eOA0kARBSzke6aOzRuYw.webp?size=large) #### Dory replied on 2025-05-14 Day before water change so water is darker from the cinnamon tea she was treated to #### cammy replied on 2025-05-14 your plants are beautiful!! _1 more reply in the app_ --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_