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Posted 3w ago by @KnightHappyleaf

It’s struggling

#PhalaenopsisOrchid
0ft to light, direct
Last watered 3 weeks ago
What kind of soil is it in? Mine struggled a lot in the soil it came in.
Always get a pot with drainage, especially for orchids! They are epiphytic, which means in the wild, they grow on trees, not in soil. Designated orchid pots have slats or holes all around the pot and on the bottom to allow for enough drainage, otherwise you’ll get root rot. You can also use a chunky epiphytic soil mix or one that’s designated for orchids. That might serve you better, I’ve been having issues with root rot using just orchid bark.
β€œStruggling” can mean a lot of things. Please consider that if you want help with something, you are expecting other people to take time out of their day to help you, meaning it’s important to be respectful of the time and effort you are asking of them by making things as easy as possible (not expecting them to be mind readers). Please provide pictures and specific details on what you mean by β€œstruggling”.