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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!"
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# Is this root rotting? If so, why? It’s a new root and it hasn’t been…

_Elapse님이 2024-05-19에 게시함_

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!

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/z8Md6lwpYDaXXMjZaTJvBE_VD9PeXwNpA3JDmtY55vQ/9ht_xGL7TSentMEPla-3tg.webp?size=large)

## 3개의 댓글

### ReeRee님이 2024-05-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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

### Mouse님이 2024-05-22에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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 🤷🏻‍♀️)

#### Elapse님이 2024-05-22에 답변했습니다.

Humidity right now in that room is about 55%

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