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title: "Hi!! this is my doritaenopsis orchid that i’ve just been gifted…"
description: "Hi!! this is my doritaenopsis orchid that i’ve just been gifted today, the roots dont look too happy, ive watered her but i’d appreciate any advice on keeping…"
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author: "Megan!"
published: "2024-07-24T12:00:40.202618Z"
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# Hi!! this is my doritaenopsis orchid that i’ve just been gifted…

_Posted by Megan! on 2024-07-24_

Hi!! this is my doritaenopsis orchid that i’ve just been gifted today, the roots dont look too happy, ive watered her but i’d appreciate any advice on keeping them healthy?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uGBHuy-iiO0TdKR56otzvtfYLwdggPmJT60qsJBsdmo/MjJyXkOwSaOgHZpWLACx_g.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Tyler commented on 2024-07-24

Did you pull that root out of the pot or was it growing like that

#### Megan! replied on 2024-07-24

it came like that unfortunately, i was given it by a food bank, so alot of their stuff is old/on its way out, however its such a beautiful plant so id really like to keep it alive

#### Tyler replied on 2024-07-24

In that case the plant is likely fine! I think that since the root is growing out of the pot it’s probably just not getting any water. The other roots look fine in the back. Honestly either just cut that root or move it back into the pot

#### Megan! replied on 2024-07-24

Oh that’s great to hear, tysm!!

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-07-24

Yep that’s an aerial root. They can absorb moisture from the air.

The substrate does look quite dense so I’d recommend switching it out for just orchid bark. Orchids need to dry out and are pretty drought tolerant, so it’s better for them to be on the dry side. Just water when the roots look silvery rather than green.

#### Megan! replied on 2024-07-24

This is the substrate its in, what do you recommend?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uGBHuy-iiO0TdKR56otzvtfYLwdggPmJT60qsJBsdmo/tNYTNqFUQ-Keqysu79p5sQ.webp?size=large)

#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-07-24

That might be fine, as long as it’s able to fully dry out between watering. I like the brand BetterGro

#### Megan! replied on 2024-07-24

Ok thank you!! i think this will suffice for now until i can get some better quality substrate next week, i appreciate the advice🫶

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