It is possible to grow an orchid without roots. This is the method you should follow to revive it and get it to bloom again. You should definitely not throw it away.
Growing Plants
The orchid is a low-maintenance plant, making it a popular ornamental plant in many homes. However, some care must be taken, otherwise our orchid will die, and it will not be easy to recover. Therefore, follow the little secrets necessary for a healthy and thriving orchid.
First of all, location, temperature, and sunlight are very important. For this reason, it’s advisable to place the orchid in a place in the house that’s free from drafts and radiators. Next, we recommend a temperature of approximately 20°C (68°F) and, finally, light that’s not directly exposed to the sun.
Orchids: What to do if they have no roots.
Watering is also very important; the plant must always be moist, not dry, and not overwatered. If these small steps are not followed, the plant could suffer consequences: flowers falling, leaves turning yellow, and rotten roots that must be cut off irreparably. Let’s look at the last case: growing an orchid without roots.
What to do if you have an orchid without roots
If you have an orchid with rotten roots, it’s better to cut them off rather than leave them there. For this reason, the first thing we should do is remove the orchid from its pot and cut off all the rotten roots with scissors. In case you need to delete them all, don’t worry and do it. In fact, there is a way to regrow perfectly healthy roots, and now we’ll see it.
Once you’ve completely cut off the roots, remove the branches as well and carefully cut off the base where the roots attach. At this point, you can add some turmeric or cinnamon to disinfect the area and prevent mold growth.
Orchid roots cut – rotten –
In addition, perform the procedure differently than usual. Normally, the roots are poured into water, but this time we’ll pour the leaves into the water. Simply take a completely transparent glass, as light must pass through, and place the leaves inside with about 4 to 5 centimeters of water. To prevent the root from falling off, simply use a toothpick.
At this point, all you have to do is wait. In the first 15 days, you’ll see very small bumps, which means the method is working. After 3 to 4 months, you’ll see roots a few centimeters long. Always remember to add water after you’ve finished the glass.
Before and after 3 months – orchid without roots.
When the roots reach a length of about 6 centimeters, it’s time to transplant the orchid. Since this orchid has difficulty attaching itself to the soil, we use more products for planting: clay balls, pine bark, and moss to accelerate root formation.
We always take a plastic cup and make incisions in the bottom, as if it were a vase. We placed the clay balls on the bottom to facilitate drainage, then trimmed the pine and moss. At this point, we generously spray the moss with a spray and add the orchid. Finally, add more pine bark. Here, your orchid is reborn.
