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title: "I was trying to add my orchid on to planta, so when I checked for…"
description: "I was trying to add my orchid on to planta, so when I checked for drainage holes, I noticed that there was a incredibly foul scent coming from the orchid. So I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/GfXWkGC6NLKvRKq5RkHft1"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Pupluvfurever"
published: "2025-01-25T20:20:16.674351Z"
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# I was trying to add my orchid on to planta, so when I checked for…

_Posted by Pupluvfurever on 2025-01-25_

I was trying to add my orchid on to planta, so when I checked for drainage holes, I noticed that there was a incredibly foul scent coming from the orchid. So I dumped the water, but my orchid still smells like wet earth meets sewer. Does anyone know what it is?

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