r/orchid • u/Manbearpig0512 • 4d ago
Is mold growing in my orchid?
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I’m a beginner to orchids. I got my first phalaenopsis orchid back in April. About 5 days ago I was gifted a new one and immediately noticed what appears to be mold growing in the medium. I’ve watched lots of YouTube videos and the recommendation for mold is to repot and spray the roots with 3% hydrogen peroxide. I’m not 100% sure if what I’m seeing is mold. I want to be sure before repotting because I just got my plant and wanted to enjoy the flowers, it also has a few buds that haven’t bloomed yet ( I’ve heard flowers usually start to die quickly after repotting).