How to Revive a Dying Orchid

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Want to save your Orchids from potential issues? Here are some nifty tips and tricks you can use on How to Revive a Dying Orchid!

How to Revive a Dying Orchid

If you want to keep orchids healthy, you need to create a natural environment where they thrive while keeping the other important factors in mind. If your plant is not in good condition then have a look at How to Revive a Dying Orchid!

Have a look at the best Orchid flowering secrets here


How to Revive a Dying Orchid 

1. Cut Back on Watering

Keep in mind that orchids grow best when underwatered than overwatered. Make sure that you water the plant only when the topsoil dries out a bit. Watering the plant too much can result in root rot and the death of the plant.

We have a detailed article that will help you on watering orchids the right way here.

2. Growing Medium

Using regular garden soil is a strict no-no for orchids. The growing medium should be well aerated and drain quickly Always go for a potting mix that’s designed specifically for orchids. Sand and sphagnum moss or coco peat work best.

For more details on the best growing medium for orchids, have a look at our article here

3. Check Roots

Take out the plant from the pot and inspect the roots closely. A healthy orchid will have green to light gray roots. Snip away roots that look dark brown or black, and re-pot the plant using a fresh potting mix.

4. Cut Back Yellow Stems

Use a scissor or pruner to cut yellow stems back to the point of healthy growth, or cut them until the base of the plant. It will boost new growth.

5. Mist the Leaves

Orchids love to thrive in conditions similar to the tropical jungle. Maintaining the humidity between 75 – 88 percent will result in the best health.

Misting the leaves once every 2-3 days will help to maintain a humid micro-climate. You can also keep the plant on a pebble tray filled with water.

Have a look at some amazing orchid humidity tray ideas here

6. Keep it at a Bright Spot

Keeping the plant at a spot that gets little to no light will cause it to droop in no time. Make sure that your orchid gets plenty of bright, indirect light throughout the day. Keeping it near an east-facing window will do wonders for its growth.

Check out the top orchid growing tips here

7. Maintain the Right Temperature

Orchids do best in the temperature range of 55 F (12 C) to 75 F (23 C). Exposing them to a higher or lower temperature than the suggested range will cause severe damage to the growth of plants.

Also, make sure that you are not exposing them to sudden temperature changes. 

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8. Do Not Fertilize Excessively

People have a misconception that fertilizing the plant more will result in abundant flowers. In fact, too much feeding can burn the roots. Also, the accumulation of salts prevents the plant from taking up water, resulting in yellow leaves.

In case your plant is suffering from overfertilizing, wash off the roots by placing the pot under a faucet for 3-5 minutes. Allow the water to drain out of the drainage holes. Water again only when the topsoil feels dry to touch.

To learn more about how to fertilize orchids and what fertilizers to use, check out our article here


Conclusion

Once you will follow all these points and take care of your orchid, it will shine like new in no time! Do make sure that you are taking the right care of this beauty to keep it thriving for a long time to come!

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