Periodically check the roots of your orchid and trim any dead, shriveled, or dying roots, says Langelo. If the roots show signs of root rot or other fungal issues, trim the roots and repot the plant.

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"You should only water the orchid when the roots are silvery in colour and not when they are green." But if you have your orchid in a pretty pot, how can you see what colour the roots are?

"Prior to this, I had removed the nursery peat moss cube and dying roots, and re-potted in miracle grow orchid bark. They get a bit of warm foggy humidity from being near my sink and dishwasher too.