Renovating rootless orchids is very easy. It only requires a few steps, here’s how.

Orchids are very special plants and are distinguished by their flowers. Until a few decades ago, they were an elite plant because they had to be kept at high temperatures and high humidity. Over the years, many varieties have spread that are easily adapted to Europe’s colder climate. Today they are very popular plants and easy to propagate in the home or garden.

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

Then you don’t have to water the orchid too much. Indeed, it is a plant that should not be made to drink every day, but approximately every 5/12 days (a little more often in the warmer season). However, if you see the orchids weakening, you should intervene immediately.

How to Revive an Orchid with Dead Roots

Often the weakening of orchids begins at the roots. These then need to be reinforced to bring the orchid back to life. The first thing you should do if the problem is with the roots is to take a pair of scissors and cut off any that are damaged.

Once this operation has been carried out, you have to take a vase with good drainage and a little gravel. The latter is placed at the bottom of the vase to better drain excess water into the saucer.

To bring the orchid back to life, but especially to the roots, you have to add a secret ingredient but very easy to find. It is sand, which is thrown a little in the vase. What you have to do, with the help of your fingers, is to make small holes in which to put the roots of the orchid.

Now you just need to water the plant after placing it in the saucer, which will collect the excess water. In this phase it is good to place the plant in a sunny but airy place. You’ll notice that the roots have grown when the plant seems to recover and start blooming again.

At this point it is time to transplant the orchid. It is necessary to carefully remove the orchid from the vase and clean the roots well. Next, place it in a new pot with stones placed in the bottom for drainage. And here the orchid will now be reborn with a few simple steps.

Orchid Care Tips

Here are some tips for optimal orchid care. As mentioned above, sunlight is very important. There are temperatures at which the orchid must remain: during the day they are between 20º and 22º and at night they should not fall below 16º.

You’ll know your plant is getting too much sun when the leaves start to turn yellow. Then it is better to place the plant on a north-facing windowsill. However, the opposite can also happen, that is, that it lacks light and then the earth tends to darken, in which case you change the location and put it in a sunnier one without direct sunlight.