Hey guys! I'm new to this community but Ive had 2 orchids for about 7 months. My small one has finished blooming and its stem looks a bit sad, but I was wondering if she's in a safe state to try and transfer her to full water (no soil). All roots for as far as I can see are healthy and green. Roots and leaves have been growing fast and strong!
I originally got her from a supermarket with only 3 leaves and a couple flowers, she's grown a lot since then so I think its safe to say she's healthy.
I'd love to try this out since ive seen orchids in water thrive but I'd hate to see this little one go.
Any tips?
by JingleDingles_awooga
5 Comments
Orchids do not belong in water. Orchid bark with perlite is best. It is transfer ready though, just cut off that dead stem
Raízes de orquideas direto na água é receita pra apodrecimento e muita dor de cabeça antes. Vc pode cultivá-las em semi hidroponia. Mas as raízes não devem tocar na água. Orquideas são epifitas, a maioria delas nasce agarrada a tronco de árvores apenas para se firmarem. Elas não precisam de substratos cheios de coisas. Elas absorvem a maior parte do q precisam do ambiente. Amam raízes expostas, umidade ambiente e firmeza. Se vai usar num vaso prefira um transparente com bons furos e prenda ela com abraçadeiras de nuylon ou barbante.
Your plant looks so happy right now. I’d hate to see you kill it by trying water culture.
The influx begins 🙄
Yes, cut off the dead spike and replant in orchid mix. Maybe get a slightly larger translucent pot with holes.