At home, growing a beautiful, healthy and regularly flowering orchid is quite difficult. This tropical plant requires a careful and attentive attitude.
With serious violations of the
growing technology
, the orchid can become seriously ill, lose leaves and part of the root system. Hypothermia, draft, overheating, overly abundant watering, exposure to scorching sunlight or, conversely, severe blackout can lead to the death of the plant. If you do not catch on time and later notice that your plant is in critical condition - this article is just for you. In it, we will tell you how to reanimate an orchid.
Sluggish leaves of the plant - a signal of overheating
If the leaves of your orchid are yellowed, flabby and lethargic, it may have suffered from overheating. Where is the pot with your plant? If on a windowsill, next to an open blinds or curtains, or in the immediate vicinity of a central heating battery, it is likely that the plant is sick precisely from excessive heat. Is it possible to resuscitate an orchid in this case? Yes! The main thing is to act promptly. Remove the pot with the plant deep into the room and leave it alone for three hours. Do not water the flower or spray its leaves until it cools. Otherwise, you may cause yellowing and death
of plant tissues. Three to four hours later, when the orchid comes to its senses a little, it can be sprayed and watered with clean, decanted water. Note that the leaves will not be restored immediately, but after three to four days with proper care. To avoid overheating, change the location of the flower pot. Remember that the orchid does not like scorching sunlight, so it is better to shade it or put it at some distance from the window. Now you know how to resuscitate an orchid if it gets overheated. Next, we’ll talk about what to do if a plant’s
root system dies
.
Resuscitation: restoring orchid roots
Many owners of phalaenopsis are faced with the problem of rotting the root system. Most often this is due to a violation of the lighting regime, namely due to a significant lack of daylight. Also, this problem may occur due to insufficient watering. If you notice that the roots of the plant turn brown or blacken, their upper layer is removed, and when pressed, liquid is released, it is time to take action urgently. How to reanimate an orchid in this case? The degree of root damage can be mild, moderate and severe. In the latter case, there is a practically complete absence of healthy tissues. To determine the degree of root damage, gently move the plant. If it sits firmly in the substrate - most likely, the problem is in some dehydration of the tissues. In this case, the roots can be saved by nourishing them with liquid. Now we will talk about how to reanimate an
orchid in the water. Remove the plant from the windowsill and leave it for forty minutes alone. Then put it in a basin or sink with warm water (30 ° C - 40 ° C) and leave for an hour. During this time, the roots of the plant are well absorbed by the liquid and become elastic.
We carry out water procedures
After resuscitation, shower the orchid in the shower. Make the water temperature comfortable for her. When dousing, try to cover the peduncles from moisture drops. Leave the pot with the plant in the bath for about 20 minutes, during which time the excess water will have time to drain. Use a clean cloth to remove excess moisture from the sinuses and the core of the plant. Place the flower in a well-lit place and maintain a favorable temperature between 18 ° C - 24 ° C. After this procedure, the plant must recover.
We inspect the root system
If water and a warm shower do not help restore the plant, then you reacted too late to its disease. But do not despair, even if most of the roots and leaves have died. Remove the flower from the pot and inspect. Surviving roots will be dense and hard to the touch. They can have a light, greenish or brownish hue. Rotten roots are usually dark brown or black, slippery and hollow to the touch. When pressed, water is released. Next, we discuss how to resuscitate an orchid without leaves and without roots.
Will plant transplant help?
After inspection, remove all dry and rotten processes. If only part of the root is damaged, remove it to a healthy tissue. Sprinkle all sections with activated carbon powder. Without proper antiseptic treatment, the plant will die due to the development of fungal diseases. In no case should iodine or zelenka be used to disinfect the cut points. The alcohol contained in these preparations will dry the root from the inside. How to reanimate an orchid if it has at least one or two roots 5 or 6 cm long? It can be safely transplanted into a new high-quality substrate and put in a bright, warm place without drafts. You need to take care of such a seedling as you would a healthy plant: water it when the substrate dries and spray it regularly.
The use of growth regulators for nursing orchids
Experienced growers recommend the use of growth regulators that help strengthen the plant's immune system. The most commonly used are "Epin" (or otherwise - "Epin-Extra"), as well as "Zircon". These drugs help the orchid regain strength. Dilute Epin in a dosage of 1 liter - 1 drop. In this solution, you can soak the plant from 20 minutes to 2 hours. But remember that growth regulators alone are not a magic panacea for all orchid diseases. In order for the plant to feel good, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for growth, including maintaining high humidity and adequate lighting in the room. We hope you now know how to reanimate the Phalaenopsis orchid. Take care of the plant wisely, observing all agrotechnical rules for growing, avoiding overflow, overcooling or overheating.