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Under no circumstances should you cut your orchid, otherwise it may no longer produce lush, generous flowers. This is the mistake that many often make.
Orchids are plants that we often find in homes today. In fact, their colors illuminate the environment in which they are placed. There are around 25,000 species in nature, each of which requires specific characteristics. But first, let’s say that for healthy orchids, certain factors must be taken into account when caring for them.
These certainly include the temperature, the position and the light they need to receive. The ideal temperature that orchids should stay at is around 20°C. It is important to place them in a location where they will not be exposed to sudden temperature changes, such as near the heater or an open window.
Another aspect is light. Orchids should never be exposed to direct sunlight, it must be filtered otherwise the plant may die. Orchids often have roots that are not in the ground, but rather so-called aerial roots. It has been realized that someone makes the mistake of cutting them which results in the death of the plant.
Orchid: Never cut off aerial roots
In fact, the aerial roots that come out of the pot should under no circumstances be cut unless they are rotten and we understand that because they are pulled out without scissors. These roots that have grown out of the pot have adapted to such a life, i.e. in the air, and do not cause any problems. If the aerial roots of the orchid are healthy, it means that they are placed in the right place, in a moist place.
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