Growing Phalaenopsis in Water Gel Beads

[Wynn Dee13]

I know what those gel beads are and I would not grow orchids in them. Phalaenopsis orchids grow on trees in the wild with their roots exposed to air all the time. Your setup will rot your roots since their isn't much air flow. Some people do grow in water culture but the plant has to grow new roots that are made to live in water. Even then what I understand, water culture isn't good for long term growing.

If I were you I would repot in a well draining pot that just fits the healthy root system and pot it in a bark mix. You can add some chopped sphagnum moss to the mix to add a little more moisture.

In my opinion your plants won't last long in those gel beads with no drainage and no airflow