With this method you will get very strong roots and magnificent flowers. With this trick, known only to a few, your orchid will revive.
We tell you how to take care of the aerial roots of your orchids , how to prune them and how to revive them. You won’t stop looking at them, how beautiful they are.
What are dry roots and how to care for them?
Aerial roots are those that develop above the ground and are visible outside the pot or soil in which the plant is planted. These roots serve to absorb water and nutrients from the air and rainwater.
To care for aerial roots, it is important that the plant has a suitable pot with drainage holes and a well-drained substrate. Additionally, the plant should be watered regularly, but not excessively, to prevent rot.
It is also important to provide the plant with a suitable environment with good lighting, appropriate temperatures and sufficient humidity. In general, aerial roots do not require any special care, but it is important to monitor them regularly to ensure that they are not too dry or too wet and that there are no signs of disease or pests.
A cut plastic bottle can be used to water the aerial roots of a plant. Before you begin, make sure you have a clean, dry bottle and a knife or scissors to cut it open.
- Cut the bottle in half to have a lid and a container.
- Make holes in the bottom of the container so the water can drain out.
- Fill the container with water.
- Turn the lid over and insert it into the container so that the holes are covered.
- Place the jar near the aerial roots of the plant, making sure the holes are in contact with the roots.
- Let the water flow slowly from the holes, supplying water to the roots as they absorb it. Add more water to the container as needed.
Make sure not to overwater them and avoid flooding them . If in doubt, it is always better to add less water and check again after a few hours. If the aerial roots in question are from an orchid, you should cut them as follows to revive them
This is how you should cut the orchid
If the aerial roots in question are from an orchid plant, we strongly recommend that you do not cut them. Cutting the root zones of the orchid to make it more aesthetic is not a profitable measure.