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Use disinfected scissors to remove damaged or soft roots and dry stems. This will ensure that the installation does not waste energy on parts that cannot be recovered.
Hydrate the roots
Soak the base of the orchid in warm calcium-free water for 15 to 20 minutes. This will allow you to gently hydrate the dried roots.
Instead of repotting your orchid right away, wrap its roots in slightly damp sphagnum foam (a natural foam that retains water). Then place it in a clear container that allows light to pass through and maintain adequate moisture, without excess stagnant water.
Give him the right light
Orchids like light, but not direct sun, which can burn their leaves. The ideal location is where the window faces east or west.
Be patient and monitor for signs of recovery
Water sparingly and maintain constant moisture, do not water too much. After a few weeks, new roots and even young leaves are expected to appear.
The satisfaction of seeing an orchid
It takes time to breathe new life into an orchid, but what satisfaction when the first shoots appear. This experience reminds us that nature is full of surprises and that even if a plant seems lost, with a little attention, it can be reborn. So, before you throw away your orchid, try these techniques: you might be pleasantly surprised.
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