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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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# Hi!! this is my doritaenopsis orchid that i’ve just been gifted…

_Megan!さんが2024-07-24に投稿しました_

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?

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uGBHuy-iiO0TdKR56otzvtfYLwdggPmJT60qsJBsdmo/MjJyXkOwSaOgHZpWLACx_g.webp?size=large)

## 8件のコメント

### Tylerさんが2024-07-24にコメントしました

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

#### Megan!さんが2024-07-24に返信しました

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さんが2024-07-24に返信しました

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!さんが2024-07-24に返信しました

Oh that’s great to hear, tysm!!

### send\_nodesさんが2024-07-24にコメントしました

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!さんが2024-07-24に返信しました

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

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uGBHuy-iiO0TdKR56otzvtfYLwdggPmJT60qsJBsdmo/tNYTNqFUQ-Keqysu79p5sQ.webp?size=large)

#### send\_nodesさんが2024-07-24に返信しました

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

#### Megan!さんが2024-07-24に返信しました

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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