# Growing an Orchid Root
Things You'll Need
- Well-draining potting mix
- Pot
- Tray
- Gravel
- Mister
- 30-10-10 fertilizer
Instructions
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Choose the orchid carefully, considering the temperature and light in your desired location. For example, Phalaenopsis, also called Moth Orchid, is often grown in the home.
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Plant the orchid roots in a well-draining potting mix such as sphagnum moss or fir bark.
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Place the potted orchid root in a tray containing gravel and water. This helps increase the humidity around the orchid. In addition, mist the orchid with water daily.
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Put the orchid in an an east-, south- or west-facing window or in a shaded area outside. Do not put orchids in direct sunlight.
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Allow orchid roots to dry out between watering. Apply a small amount of fertilizer when watering, such as one-quarter teaspoon of 30-10-10 fertilizer per gallon of water.
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Repot the orchid once the orchid roots begin to grow out of the pot and the potting material breaks down. Orchids don't require repotting very often, according to Texas A&M University Extension.
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