Misting my orchids was a total disaster | Botany Lovers

Grant Hayes · 2026-03-04T11:01:54.705087+00:00

Everyone says it keeps them HAPPY, but mine got covered in MOLD. I think we OVERRATE how much water they really need.

Misting was a total fail for me too, left water spots and rot. I switched to a small humidifier near my plant shelf and it made a huge difference. The air gets damp but the leaves stay dry, which they seem to love. Now I just water the roots and let the humidifier do the rest.

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gibson.karen6mo ago

Is your home already pretty humid? I read an article that said misting can backfire if your air is damp, because the goal is raising humidity not wetting the leaves. They said putting the pot on a tray with wet pebbles works better.

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betty_shah6mo ago

Oh no, mold usually means the water sat on the leaves too long. Try misting only in the morning so it dries fast.

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