It’s probably impossible to tell from these photos but I recently repotted my waterfall orchid from the moss it was planted in at purchase to a chunky orchid mix once its blooms had died off. The leaves since then have been looking really sad and droopy, and I’m worried about the roots. I’ve been trying to avoid over watering but now I can’t tell if I’m not watering enough or if the rot from the moss had done too much damage. Plant gets plenty of light in a bay window.
by arcticmonkeys42069
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Dry, but possibly some rot starting, especially on that very lowest root on the last pic.
It could be your mix is *too* chunky and not retaining enough moisture. Did you use a pre-mixed orchid-specific brand? :3
I don’t see any rot but it could definitely use a good soaking. Maybe let it sit in a bowl of water for a bit to get some water into those roots and into the wood chunks. I’ve never had good luck with super chunky potting mix with no moss but a lot of people seem to.
Roots need air and gas exchange underneath soil, so well draining soil is best, but this is air planting with those big chunks, which is causing the roots to dry out. Get an orchid mix or make soil with smaller particle sizes…