Rootless Orchid, the secret to rebirth in a few days: how nurserymen do it

• Paula
• October 2, 2024
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Reviving rootless orchids is very simple. It only takes a few steps, here’s how.

Orchids are very special plants and their flowers are special.   Until a few decades ago it was an elite plant because it had to be kept at high temperatures and humidity. Over the years, many varieties have spread that easily adapt to the coldest European climates. Today, in fact, they are appreciated plants and can be easily propagated at home or in the garden.

Its origins are Asian and there are about 20,000 different species of orchids. And 650 different genera. Each variety has its own characteristics and specific needs.   The fundamental rule, however, to prevent an orchid from dying, is not to expose it directly to sunlight.   In fact, exposure to light must be filtered, otherwise the flowers and leaves could burn.

So the orchid should not be watered too much. In fact, it is a plant that should not be watered every day, but about every 5/12 days (in the warmer season a little more often).   However, when you see that the orchids are starting to weaken, it is advisable to intervene immediately.

How to Revitalize an Orchid with Dead Roots

Often the weakening of orchids begins with the roots  . These must therefore be strengthened to bring the orchid back to life. The first thing to do if the problem lies in the roots is to take scissors and cut off all the damaged ones.

After doing this, you should take a pot with good drainage and some gravel. The latter placed on the bottom of the pot will help to drain the excess water better into the saucer.

Then, to give new life to the orchid, but especially to the roots, a secret ingredient is added that is very easy to find.   It is sand that is poured a little into the pot  . What you will have to make with the help of your fingers are small holes where you will insert the roots of the orchid.

Now water only the plant after placing it in the saucer that will collect the excess water. At that point it is good to place the plant in a sunny but airy place.   You will notice that the roots have grown when the plant appears recovered and will bloom again.

At that point it was time to transplant the orchid. It will be necessary to delicately remove the orchid from the pot and clean the roots well. Then place it in a new pot on the bottom of which have been placed drainage stones.   And now the orchid is reborn with a few simple steps.

Orchid care tips.

Here are some tips for taking the best care of orchids  . As we have already said, exposure to sunlight is very important. There are temperatures in which the orchid must remain: during the day they oscillate between 20° and 22° and at night it must not fall below 16°.

You will understand that your plant is getting too much sun when the leaves start to turn yellow. Then it is better to move the plant to a windowsill facing north. However, the opposite could also happen, that is, a lack of light and in that case the bottoms will tend to be darker, in this case change the position and place it in a sunnier one without direct sunlight.

As for irrigation, the orchid does not need much water. The   advice is to water it at the beginning of the day by immersing the vase in a container of water for 5/10 minutes  , better if it rains because the tap contains limestone.

So it is important that the plant has the right soil and there is a specific one for orchids that is sold in nurseries or garden centers. Finally fertilize the orchid from March to October about 2 times a month.