A Orchid It is an extremely popular plant in Brazil, mainly because it is an excellent decoration item. After all, it is possible to find it with a wide variety of colors and sizes, each one perfectly matching each environment. In homes, the most common is the phalaenopsis, recognized for its beautiful flowers and unique format. Unfortunately, if it doesn't receive the necessary care, this plant can end up drying out and giving its owners a lot of headaches. Fortunately, it is possible to save it with just a sponge.
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Although very beautiful, the orchid is also quite delicate. Because of this, it has some requirements to stay healthy, especially when it comes to watering. In these cases, gardeners and plant lovers should pay close attention to the volume they feed the orchids with water, especially during periods of change in season and temperature.
How to save your orchid?
First of all, it is important to assess and define where the problem comes from. That's because it can be the result of the environment in which it is located, roots rotting and even the issue of watering. If you realize that the problem is at the root, it is important to act as soon as possible, as at some point it may become unrecoverable. Therefore, immediately remove it from the pot and cut the dry roots with sterilized garden shears.
Then, you will have to “recreate” new roots for your little plant. This is exactly where the sponge comes into play, so grab one and attach it to the base of your orchid. Then put them in a glass with just a finger of water. In a short time, you will notice that the plant has started to produce new roots.
In about 3 weeks, the roots will have fully developed. From then on, just choose a suitable vase or soil for it to be planted. This time, always keeping the necessary care with the rules and temperature.