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title: "Trying to save this for a friend, please help 🥹"
description: "Trying to save this for a friend, please help 🥹"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/A0shNbJTSg-fd8XO6FSzHg"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kayla"
published: "2024-11-03T00:35:24.728559Z"
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# Trying to save this for a friend, please help 🥹

_Posted by Kayla on 2024-11-03_

Trying to save this for a friend, please help 🥹

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## 7 comments

### Magneticgarden\_ commented on 2024-11-03

Cut off all the dead roots. Might want to spray the remaining roots with hydrogen peroxide. Pot into a chunky orchid mix. I always like to use a clear plastic pot with good air flow. Water with lukewarm water when the roots look gray.

#### Vicki replied on 2024-11-03

Exactly

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-11-03

this should be an easy save! lots of great healthy roots and the rot seems concentrated. snip \& sanitize

### Amira commented on 2024-11-03

I love using sphagnum moss try that!

### Aisha commented on 2024-11-03

This guy has a lot of advice on Orchids. Go check him out.

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### Kayla commented on 2024-11-03

All of you are amazing! Thank you so much🫶🏽

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-11-03

if you tend to overwater go with orchid bark — if you forget to water, go with sphag moss as it retains moisture a bit longer.

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