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title: "Hey! Recently got this orchid and wanted to get opinions. Do these…"
description: "Hey! Recently got this orchid and wanted to get opinions. Do these roots look ok? I have them uncovered so I can more easily see when she needs water. Any…"
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author: "Zosyn"
published: "2023-03-08T16:55:50.23Z"
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# Hey! Recently got this orchid and wanted to get opinions. Do these…

_Posted by Zosyn on 2023-03-08_

Hey! Recently got this orchid and wanted to get opinions. Do these roots look ok? I have them uncovered so I can more easily see when she needs water. Any advice for a new orchid parent?

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## 3 comments

### MattCT commented on 2023-03-09

Yep! They look pretty good to me. Looks like you’ve already got it in a very loose, airy orchid mix with sphagnum moss? That’s perfect, too! As far as watering, you could easily get away with a good soak, once a week, otherwise, definitely go by what the App recommends. I give mine lots of light, fertilizer when needed, and they bloom 2-3 times a year. After the blooms die, I typically just cut the flower spike off. I’ve experimented on leaving them on, and they do rebloom, just not as good. Personal preference, I suppose.

### Miss Moss Green commented on 2023-03-09

If the roots go brown and soft or mushy, snip them off. They look good to me though. I feed mine periodically with a spray I use on the leaves. My two orchids seem to like it :)

### Leafmealone commented on 2023-03-14

Lookin great!

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