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title: "Hey was just looking for some tips for taking care of of orchids…"
description: "Hey was just looking for some tips for taking care of of orchids because I’m thinking about getting one soon, any tips?"
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author: "Sav"
published: "2025-08-16T03:01:17.068703Z"
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# Hey was just looking for some tips for taking care of of orchids…

_Posted by Sav on 2025-08-16_

Hey was just looking for some tips for taking care of of orchids because I’m thinking about getting one soon, any tips?

## 7 comments

### Ms.Issy commented on 2025-08-16

My moth orchid likes a slotted orchid pot, bark \& an east window.  
Also when she’s dry her roots look silver \& when she’s hydrated they turn green. Makes it pretty easy to tell when she needs water. 😊

#### Sav replied on 2025-08-16

Thx this will help a lot ;)

### Evil.gnome commented on 2025-08-16

Not sure but you should change the pot and put it into a bigger one

### LittleMorningLatte commented on 2025-08-16

I would put it in a slotted pot, very chunky mix, (eg, bark, orchid potting mix, ect) and absolutely do NOT use ice cubes.

#### Sav replied on 2025-08-16

Thanks!

#### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-16

Np :D I have a few of my own, 7-8 so I know the dos and donts :)

### Waspinator commented on 2025-08-17

Avoid getting water in the crown (where the leaves all meet.) If you happen to get that area wet, dry it off, otherwise it can trap water and cause rotting

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