Orchids are very popular flowers thanks to their beauty, they are very showy, elegant and serve perfectly to decorate any space, and if we give them the necessary care, these plants can last a long time, however, they are a little more demanding and delicate plants than others, so they may be unhappy with some changes or lack of care. But don’t worry, because today we will tell you how to recover a withered or damaged orchid .
Among the basic care of orchids is that they are of tropical origin and live in the branches and trunks of trees, so they are used to high humidity , but we must not make the mistake of flooding their roots. They should also receive plenty of daily light, but not directly , otherwise their leaves will become dark, but if they are directly exposed to the sun they will wither, so a place with resolana, such as a window, will be perfect.
Its flowers can last up to three months , which is a long time, but they require abundant and spaced watering with water low in minerals and excellent drainage.
Perhaps all these specific treatments give you an ideal idea of why your orchid looks weak and sad, but there is a way to restore its beauty and vitality, because Emma Almanza, through her TikTok account @exquenda, has the solution.
How to Recover a Wilted Orchid
How to Recover a Wilted or Damaged Orchid
Step by step:
Remove it from the pot very carefully
Remove the coconut fiber that comes with it in its original pot
Mix the coconut fiber with a little pine bark
You can put the orchid in a bowl of water so that the roots loosen a little
Place the orchid in a new pot with excellent drainage, this should be clear or have holes, as orchids photosynthesize through the roots.
Fill with a mixture of coconut fibers and pine bark
Spray a fungicide on its leaves to strengthen the immune system
If it doesn’t have a flower, cut the wand so it saves energy and doesn’t spend what little it has trying to flower.
Apply orchid fertilizer
Continue your daily care