My mom got me this orchid 3 years ago as a “new job” gift. It definitely didn’t receive enough sunlight in its first year (I was living in an apartment with barely any light) and the moss on the top has died. I honestly don’t know how it’s survived until now, and was surprised when the roots started growing upwards / out. It’s been looking super droopy and sad recently, can someone please suggest how to save it?
I usually water it once every 1-2 weeks with a mister bottle, spraying the roots and near the bottom of the leaves.
by alwaysconfused248
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It looks dehydrated and sun burned to me. I have had good results soaking the bottom of the orchid in room temperature water once a week for 20 minutes, and draining well. The orchid needs to be in a plastic pot with air holes to do this , and for good root health as well.
Place in a bright, yet no direct sun location. Direct sun will burn the leaves. I recommend watching some beginner orchid care videos on YouTube , as that helped me enormously.
They need more water than a mist. It’s thirsty. Don’t even listen to the water with ice advice either. Soak and drain.
Moss is too dense to be on top, it needs bark and air.
are the roots trying to get out the bottom too? if they are, it could be a sign that it needs repotting (with orchid dirt, ofc). also, when you say you water it with a mister does that mean that’s all the water it gets? and on the topic of water, does the pot have drain holes on the bottom? these are my troubleshooting tips, i hope other people chime in with their advice too though. always good to have multiple opinions🙃🙃
So I’ve seen many people take their orchids and put them on to large pieces of bar or branches with sphagnum moss holding it down with wire or cotton string. Putting it back in its natural habitat will help it thrive!
Try the automod’s watering method in the reply to my comment !orchid
Also it’s probably time to repot, get some chunky bark for it