Just a spoon and the dried orchid fills the pot with new, green roots:

A great way to help dried orchids. Give them 1 tablespoon of this fertilizer and they will have new shoots in no time!

In this article, we will share how to help rotting orchids recover and bloom quickly.

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Healthy and plump little orchids can grow from a “rotten stump” if cared for properly.

Learn this procedure and your orchids will be saved.

Identifying and causing orchid rot

If your orchid is suffering from rot, the cause is often fungi and bacteria that cause leaf rot.

If rot is not treated quickly, it can spread and lead to the death of the orchid.

If the plant’s roots are still green, this is a good sign and the plant has a chance to regenerate faster.

Orchid restoration procedure

1. Removal of old substrate and damaged roots:

Remove old bark material from the plant.

Carefully cut away any damaged roots.

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Clean the roots thoroughly from substrate residues under running water.

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Inspect the roots carefully and remove any soft, brown or rotten parts.

Healthy roots are firm and light green in color.

Disinfect the tools used to clean the roots to prevent the spread of infection.

2. Preparation and use of rice and garlic water:

Use 3 tablespoons of rice, which is rich in polyphenols, calcium, magnesium and vitamins.

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Add 500 ml of water and wait 30 minutes.

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