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title: "I need some help with this orchid, it's alive but that's about all"
description: "I need some help with this orchid, it's alive but that's about all"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/zQ9eB4v7sXfwDXTQVBzgWL"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Robert"
published: "2025-03-31T10:10:42.534719Z"
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# I need some help with this orchid, it's alive but that's about all

_Posted by Robert on 2025-03-31_

I need some help with this orchid, it's alive but that's about all

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## 9 comments

### B-Angie-B 2024 commented on 2025-03-31

Stick with this one. Start by cleaning her leaves gently. Use only rainwater/distilled/reverse osmosis water always. Fill a spray bottle with it and mist her aerial roots daily, just be careful to not water it where the leaves meet.

#### Robert replied on 2025-03-31

Ok thank you very much

#### Elliott replied on 2025-03-31

And look into fertilizer

### Robert commented on 2025-04-01

Thanks. For your help. Much appreciated

### Robert commented on 2025-07-08

Actually this plant is slowly growing a new leaf. Thanks for your help

### Robert commented on 2025-07-09

Old leaf fell off

### Robert commented on 2025-07-12

I reckon it will live

### Robert commented on 2025-09-04

Hi

### Robert commented on 2025-09-13

It looks much better now

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