---
title: "I just got this beautiful moth orchid from my dad for my birthday!…"
description: "I just got this beautiful moth orchid from my dad for my birthday! However, upon inspecting the roots, I definitely need to do some emergency care. I have…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eYwKqgbir6nUdu0ROTvrmD?language=sv"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems 🇺🇸"
author: "lkplants"
published: "2025-06-07T15:27:14.950943Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VDd_kELs2H_m5pdngCtDZLh4hauYnrZ4nU72eOSqV30/YyPjB0BSTx2nF6IklMRbqw.webp?size=large"
---

[Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=sv) / [Pests, diseases and problems 🇺🇸](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=sv)

# I just got this beautiful moth orchid from my dad for my birthday!…

_Postat av lkplants den 2025-06-07_

I just got this beautiful moth orchid from my dad for my birthday! However, upon inspecting the roots, I definitely need to do some emergency care. I have attempted to grow an orchid before, needless to say, it died because of these same conditions. What/ how do I go about cutting the rotting roots, what soil mixture should I use, and do you have any recommendations on orchid pots with a little more air circulation? I just brought it into the light for pictures, it’s going to stay away from direct bright light!

![Bilaga 1 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VDd_kELs2H_m5pdngCtDZLh4hauYnrZ4nU72eOSqV30/YyPjB0BSTx2nF6IklMRbqw.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 2 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VDd_kELs2H_m5pdngCtDZLh4hauYnrZ4nU72eOSqV30/DZzV8nQkQtCb99PAN_NKgw.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 3 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VDd_kELs2H_m5pdngCtDZLh4hauYnrZ4nU72eOSqV30/i3TTp9OLQSm_Rnb-rW76xw.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 4 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VDd_kELs2H_m5pdngCtDZLh4hauYnrZ4nU72eOSqV30/ajljScpKTg2Bq4s5d8buew.webp?size=large)

## 3 kommentarer

### EnokiTada kommenterade den 2025-06-07

I would definitely take it out of that yucky sphagnum moss mix and use a pair of alcohol sterilized clippers to do away with any roots that are rotting, or hollow and straw-like. Then repot it in a very thick and chunky potting mix, I use bark s about an inch in size and water them only once in two weeks.

### EnokiTada kommenterade den 2025-06-07

I have not needed an orchid pot with extra holes. I put my orchid pot into another with no drainage holes and water them from the bottom by submerging them for around 5 minutes every two weeks. This way, you can avoid accidental water ingress into the stem and avoid rot issues.

### Springvision kommenterade den 2025-06-07

I've also heard of great result when growing them in nothing but water. Something you could research if you wanted to experiment. 😬

---

_Planta-communityn (https://getplanta.com). Läsning är öppen för alla. För att posta, kommentera och gilla, skaffa Planta-appen: https://getplanta.com/download_