Orchid without roots, the secret to making it reborn in a few days: as nurserymen do

Reviving orchids without roots is very simple. It only takes a few steps, here’s how to do it.

Orchids are very particular plants and are distinguished by their flowers. 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 become widespread that easily adapt to colder European climates. Today, in fact, they are popular and easy plants to spread around the house or in the garden.

Its origins are Asian and there are around 20,000 different species of orchids. And 650 different genres. Each variety has its own characteristics and specific needs. The basic rule, however, to not let an orchid die is not to expose it to direct sunlight. Indeed, exposure to light must be filtered otherwise the flowers and leaves could burn.

Then the orchid should not be overwatered. It is in fact a plant that should not be drunk every day but approximately every 5/12 days (a little more often in the hot season). However, when you see that the orchids are starting to weaken, you need to intervene immediately.

How to Revitalize an Orchid with Dead Roots

Often, weakening of orchids begins at the roots  . These must then be strengthened to bring the orchid back to life. The first thing you need to do if the problem lies in the roots is to take scissors and cut off any damaged ones.

After doing this operation, you must then take a vase with good drainage and gravel. The latter positioned at the bottom of the vase will allow excess water to be better drained into the saucer.

Then to bring the orchid back to life but especially the roots, there is the addition of a secret but very easy to find ingredient. This is sand that you pour a little into the vase  . What you will have to do with the help of your fingers are small holes where you will insert the roots of the orchid.

Now all you have to do is water the plant after placing it in the saucer which will collect the excess water. At this point it is good to place the plant in a sunny but ventilated location. You will notice that the roots have grown when the plant appears recovered and begins to flower again. 

At this point, it is time to transplant the orchid. You will need to carefully remove the orchid from the vase and clean the roots well. Then place it in a new pot where stones have been placed at the bottom for drainage. And here the orchid is reborn in a few simple steps.

Tips for caring for orchids

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

You’ll know your plant is getting too much sun when the leaves start to turn yellow. Then it is best to move the plant to a north-facing windowsill. However, the opposite can also happen, that is, a lack of light and in this case the backgrounds will tend to be darker, in this case change the location and place it in a sunnier place without direct sunlight.

While when it comes to watering, the orchid does not need a lot of water. The  advice is to water it at the start of the day by immersing the vase in a basin of water for 5/10 minutes  , better if it rains since that of the tap contains limescale.

Then it is important that the plant has the right soil and there is a special one for orchids that is sold in nurseries or garden centers. Finally, fertilize the orchid from March to October approximately twice a month.