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title: "I have a gorgeous orchid that I want to keep alive! Any tips or…"
description: "I have a gorgeous orchid that I want to keep alive! Any tips or advice?"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "Lisa"
published: "2025-03-16T01:26:39.200863Z"
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# I have a gorgeous orchid that I want to keep alive! Any tips or…

_Posted by Lisa on 2025-03-16_

I have a gorgeous orchid that I want to keep alive! Any tips or advice?

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## 5 comments

### KJM commented on 2025-03-16

Take it out of that pot and put it into an orchid pot. That would be my tip.

#### Lisa replied on 2025-03-16

Thank you! I’ll do that!

### KJM commented on 2025-03-16

Although it will tolerate tap water, it is happier with filtered or distilled water.

#### Mrs Daniels replied on 2025-06-03

I need help with my orchids

### Lisa commented on 2025-03-16

Great tip! Thank you!

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