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title: "Well now i feel dumb, this plant was gifted to my boss and I've been…"
description: "Well now i feel dumb, this plant was gifted to my boss and I've been trying to keep it alive I looked at the bottom after MONTHS and it was barely noticeable…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/yZNiaOwW7gZO6VZgA1nTdf"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "BeanyGal"
published: "2025-02-01T03:02:46.402639Z"
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# Well now i feel dumb, this plant was gifted to my boss and I've been…

_Posted by BeanyGal on 2025-02-01_

Well now i feel dumb, this plant was gifted to my boss and I've been trying to keep it alive I looked at the bottom after MONTHS and it was barely noticeable but I noticed a bit of bubbling when I tilted the glass. I pulled the plant up and sure enough.. like no wonder it's struggling so much

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1muFJp8Qfv4UizfpPZ_t6MskHlUx9QH6DdwEClq3sQo/ttqBHTFIRNKAUrqvMrTTnQ.webp?size=large)

## 18 comments

### BeanyGal commented on 2025-02-01

IT GOT WORSE THE POT IS FULL OF SOIL NOT EVEN ORCHID MIX

### BeanyGal commented on 2025-02-01

The poor roots

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1muFJp8Qfv4UizfpPZ_t6MskHlUx9QH6DdwEClq3sQo/vk_H980NTliXlwpDUG2Phw.webp?size=large)

### BeanyGal commented on 2025-02-01

Oh god and there's a sponge

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1muFJp8Qfv4UizfpPZ_t6MskHlUx9QH6DdwEClq3sQo/iaymKpYGRei6G5-AcfUrtA.webp?size=large)

### BeanyGal commented on 2025-02-01

Oof

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1muFJp8Qfv4UizfpPZ_t6MskHlUx9QH6DdwEClq3sQo/P8_UgZIjS_W5ekrBMW5LlA.webp?size=large)

### Sunny commented on 2025-02-01

Classic root rot. 😣

#### BeanyGal replied on 2025-02-01

I wish I'd noticed sooner

### Jen commented on 2025-02-01

Are you going to attempt to save? I know the roots look fairly lost for sure… but if you have even a single firm one, you can save it and cross your fingers for new ones to grow. The leaves are showing signs of dehydration, but they are no way complete lost causes.

#### BeanyGal replied on 2025-02-02

I'm trying to save it but don't even know how to start I might have to get a bigger pot but then again most of its roots look done for so might be fine

### c.cat commented on 2025-02-02

if it gives you any hope, this is an orchid i got from trader joes and waited too long to repot, so all the roots ended up rotting. i cut them all off, and have been keeping it out of a pot, but in a high humidity area. when the roots get long enough, ill pot it back up again and do my best to not kill it lol.  
best of luck, you got this!!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kD4THHB2xcLqDKRuHBa3MmDYxLorWKP7RRswqL0yZyo/XOeI2tvwQ_e84EjObPhaPw.webp?size=large)

#### BeanyGal replied on 2025-02-02

Damn.. how does it look now

#### c.cat replied on 2025-02-02

i took the picture for the post, the leaves are a little wrinkly from needing some water but its alive and green lol

#### BeanyGal replied on 2025-02-02

Oh I see lol, I'm not sure what to do about the roots actively rotting I'm letting it dry out before I see what I have to do about the roots

#### c.cat replied on 2025-02-03

would you like a few tips? im happy to give some if you want :)

#### BeanyGal replied on 2025-02-03

Please,I repotted it today after letting it dry out and cut off a lot of dried rotten roots when should I water it and can I use diluted dish soap rather than hydrogen peroxide on a spray bottle

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