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Orchids Cannot Be Rooted from Cuttings in Water

Orchid Propagation Requires Specialized Methods

Unlike houseplants, orchids cannot root from stem/leaf cuttings in water. Healthy roots alone don’t guarantee new growth—meristematic tissue must be viable. Keikis, division, or seed flasking are the only reliable methods.

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