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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!

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  1. EnokiTada

    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.

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  2. EnokiTada

    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.

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  3. Springvision

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

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