The orchid is one of the most beloved plants by women, it beautifies and brightens up the home, with splendid colors, simply cheerful, which make the environment warm and welcoming. Many women keep it in the living room, others in the garden, on the terrace or balcony or even on the windowsill.

Unfortunately, not all of us have good hands for gardening, there are those who simply do not know how to take care of plants despite making a thousand different attempts to obtain a good result.

If a plant dies despite care and attention, we promise ourselves not to take any more, then we usually give in and history repeats itself. If your orchid is almost dead, don’t worry, the last word has not yet been said, it may be that somehow we can bring it back to life and get it perfect again, in a splendid shape.

The trick that allows you to bring the orchid back to life

If we intervene in the world that follows, we will be able to remedy a situation that is certainly unpleasant and complicated, even sometimes dramatic. Very few ingredients and tools that we all have at home or that can be easily found in any store are enough to bring the dead orchid back to life without spending too much money and without effort.

What you need is ground cinnamon, a plastic bottle, scissors, a dish sponge, even a used one will do, a plastic bag, some bark, a water steamer and a flower pot.

Here’s how and what to do to revive the plant in a few simple steps.

The plant is removed from the pot, the dead parts are removed, therefore dry branches, petals, coma leaves, roots. Sterilized scissors are used for this. Then the cinnamon powder is taken and passed over it, this prevents the flower from contracting fungus, mold or any other disease. At this point, place the orchid in a dry place for two days. It should be placed on a cotton cloth. Then it is transplanted, for this you need a plastic bottle with the neck cut, then small holes are made in the base that serve to let the excess water flow.

Place a damp sponge on the base, it should be sterile and clean even if used, then place the orchid on top and cover it with a bag. This serves to create the greenhouse effect that allows the seedling to grow quickly in the heat and sheltered from the elements. The bottle should be completely covered, the bag should remain still so if you are afraid that it could move, you can apply wire to it. All this will help the orchid to recover after a maximum of one or two months and return to being a plant full of life. So you have to remember that you have to expose it to the sun all year round except in summer, otherwise it dies from too high temperatures. Once the new roots have sprouted, transplant it and you’re done.

What you need to know to take good care of the plant all year round

You should remember that when watering your orchid, you should not use the usual method of pouring water directly on it.

The best method would be natural, that is, rainwater, since tap water is dangerous because it is calcareous water. It would be best to submerge the vase for up to 5 to 10 minutes in a bucket of water. The plant lives best in humid places, such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Which soil is best to use?

It is advisable not to use regular potting soil, but the special orchid soil that is sold in all plant stores and nurseries. Fertilization is necessary and is carried out from March to October, twice a month.

When the plant has wilted or is about to wilt, it can be made to bloom again by simply cutting the branch above the second node. It may happen that the plant develops aerial roots that even come out of the pot. Although you may have the opposite feeling, this is a sign of the plant’s well-being, it means that it is fine, therefore it is not necessary to act in any way.