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title: "My husband just got me this beautiful orchid, but I know nothing…"
description: "My husband just got me this beautiful orchid, but I know nothing about how to care for them! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I also thought these…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Miranda"
published: "2023-11-13T21:49:06.009Z"
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# My husband just got me this beautiful orchid, but I know nothing…

_Posted by Miranda on 2023-11-13_

My husband just got me this beautiful orchid, but I know nothing about how to care for them! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I also thought these plants were toxic to pets, but on here it states non toxic. Is that true?

Thanks in advance

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GfPuYcvScYE19QE6aYuQp6tIsaQjxdBLSCbbgEeMdbI/02117bdc83474cb780f44e31c0c24996.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### Cindy Asby commented on 2023-11-13

I soak my orchids in water for 30 minutes, then drain every 14 days. When the bloom dies, cut the stem back to the green part on the stem and they will rebloom. Should bloom 2-3 times a year. Healthy roots look silvery green.

### meptune ★ commented on 2023-11-14

as far as I know, they aren’t toxic. this may only be for cats and humans still unsure but it’s most likely fine

### Miranda commented on 2023-11-14

Do any of you do the ice cube method? And should I repot?

#### anneliese replied on 2023-11-14

NO and NO! ice cubes are too cold and are known to kill orchids, and it does not need a repot, you just got it and it needs to acclimate first. if it needs a repot you can do so after 2 or 3 weeks in your home so that it’s not so many changes at once.

#### Miranda replied on 2023-11-15

Okay thank you!

### Brooke commented on 2023-11-16

That Thanksgiving cactus is to die for in the background fyi!!! Great job there!

#### Miranda replied on 2023-11-18

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GfPuYcvScYE19QE6aYuQp6tIsaQjxdBLSCbbgEeMdbI/c7b90413669543bab4b7e48ccd345140.webp?size=large)

#### Miranda replied on 2023-11-18

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GfPuYcvScYE19QE6aYuQp6tIsaQjxdBLSCbbgEeMdbI/b991b7bec8ab43758ba19dd2c08b9e45.webp?size=large)

#### Brooke replied on 2023-11-18

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

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