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Old 03-29-2025, 08:26 PM
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Hello everyone.
Couple of common looking ferns started growing inside my orchid. Pulling leaves does not seem to stop ferns.
Is it safe to leave the fern growing with the orchid in the long term?
Thank you everyone for advise.
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Old 03-29-2025, 09:08 PM
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When you start growing ferns, it's an indication that the medium may be staying too wet. The fern itself isn't a problem, but if the medium is broken down, not good for the orchid. When was the last time the orchid was repotted? And what type of orchid? In general, the best time to repot is when new roots are just starting. Some, like Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum, are growing roots prettty much all the time and so they can be repotted any time. Cattleyas and Oncidiums, better to wait for the new roots.
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Old 03-30-2025, 04:44 AM
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Thank you Roberta for advise.
I'll look into repotting when I see new roots.
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I'm going to disagree - ferns' roots can suffocate those of the orchid. Get it out of there ASAP.
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