Under no circumstances should you cut the orchid, otherwise it runs the risk of no longer having lush and lush flowers. Here is what this mistake is that many often make.Orchids are plants that we often find in homes today  . In fact, their colors brighten the environment in which they are placed. There are around 25,000 species in nature and each needs certain characteristics. But let’s start by saying that in order to have healthy orchids, you need to take into account some factors for their care.

These certainly include  the temperature, the position and the light they must receive  . The ideal temperature that orchids should stay at is around 20°C and it is important to place it in a place where it will not be exposed to sudden changes in temperature, such as in the kitchen. E.g. near the heater or near an open window.

Orchids
 Another aspect is light. Orchids must never receive direct sunlight; this must be filtered otherwise the plant could die.  Orchids often have roots that are not in the ground, but rather so-called aerial roots  . I realized that someone makes the mistake of cutting them, which causes the plant to die.

Orchid: Never cut aerial roots

In fact, the aerial roots that come out of the pot must not be cut under any circumstances unless they are rotten and we understand this because they are pulled without using scissors  . These roots, grown from the pot, have adapted to such life, that is, to the air, and do not cause any discomfort. If the orchid’s aerial roots are healthy, this indicates that they are in the right place in a moist place.

As mentioned, aerial roots should never be cut and are not roots that have no place in the pot.  In fact, this condition of the orchid does not mean that the plant needs to be repotted  . However, always check the tips of your orchid’s aerial roots, which should be green to indicate it is healthy.

Orchid aerial roots
 If instead you notice that the aerial roots are not green, it means that the root is drying out and therefore there is a method to solve this problem before it is too late  . What to do is really simple and will keep the aerial roots alive and not prone to drying out.

Simply take a bowl of water and submerge the inactive aerial root in it.  The root provides the orchid with moisture and water. This method also makes the room more humid and thus promotes the growth of the plant. You will immediately notice that it changes from gray to green.

Orchid - aerial roots in a bowl of water
 However, to understand when your orchid needs water, don’t rely on aerial roots  . In fact, it is necessary to look at the roots in the pot. If these are green, it means the plant doesn’t need much water and it’s fine how you do it. Otherwise you will have to repair it.

In fact, the aerial roots are often not green but turn gray, so you shouldn’t rely on them too much  . In any case, you can continue the bowl method until the root has absorbed all the water, you can also check by color. Just try it with your orchid and its aerial roots.