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title: "Is this root rotting? If so, why? It’s a new root and it hasn’t been…"
description: "Is this root rotting? If so, why? It’s a new root and it hasn’t been overwatered. It’s a moth orchid. Thanks so much!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/h75DqIXtS7mJszkOFGkH2w"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Elapse"
published: "2024-05-19T15:19:57.614415Z"
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# Is this root rotting? If so, why? It’s a new root and it hasn’t been…

_Posted by Elapse on 2024-05-19_

Is this root rotting? If so, why? It’s a new root and it hasn’t been overwatered. It’s a moth orchid. Thanks so much!

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## 3 comments

### ReeRee commented on 2024-05-19

I recommend posting in the orchid oasis they are more likely to know.

### Mouse commented on 2024-05-22

The other comment is probably correct about posting on the other board, but I think it looks a bit dehydrated (the root next to it isn’t as bad but somewhat similar).

Assuming you aren’t ‘under’ watering it (or using the popular ice method which can stress it), what are your humidity levels? That section is essentially an ‘air root’ (but since it dips into the medium further down, I don’t know how that might effect it 🤷🏻‍♀️)

#### Elapse replied on 2024-05-22

Humidity right now in that room is about 55%

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