Sub_dermal

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[–] Sub_dermal@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago

Thanks - will do!

[–] Sub_dermal@beehaw.org 4 points 2 months ago

Ah - yes I hadn't even considered that (still a novice!); I'll get some stones to lift it up a smidge - thanks!

[–] Sub_dermal@beehaw.org 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Ice cubes? interesting - I would have thought that could shock the plant, thanks for the tip!

[–] Sub_dermal@beehaw.org 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

No, I think I over-watered it the other day - normally it's far less wet!

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Sub_dermal@beehaw.org to c/greenspace@beehaw.org
 

My Orchid struggled in the winter cold, and I'm a little worried about its recovery - I'm not sure why there are roots growing away from the soil (I understand the 'silvering' is a bad sign, although it's only on the ones growing upwards). Does anyone have any advice about keeping the plant happy and healthy? Appreciate any tips people may have!

EDIT: Thanks everyone for helping me identify that the roots were rotting from over-watering. It turns out I hadn't just over-watered it the once, it's been steadily drowning over a long period... I've removed the water it was swimming in and given it a fresh (and much smaller) amount to keep it going. I'll have to keep a better eye on how much I'm watering this thing - thanks to you all for helping this novice save the plant (that he could have easily killed... 😬)!

[–] Sub_dermal@beehaw.org 2 points 8 months ago

I absolutely love this