Don't Throw Away an Orchid with Root Rot - Let Me Show You a Trick to Save It, Sprout New Shoots, and Multiply It into 10 Pots

We all know there are many benefits to growing flowers at home. It can relieve the stress of daily life, and if the flowers bloom, it feels even more rewarding. However, many flower growers report that orchids are prone to root rot this season, and watching those beloved orchids wither day by day with yellowing leaves, many of them still carrying flower buds, is quite upsetting. When this happens, orchid growers must not throw the orchid away. Today I will teach you a trick to bring it back from the brink and restore its former lush green glory.

This is because this season is the period of vigorous growth and shoot sprouting for orchids, and their demand for nutrients and water is greater than usual. If you fail to get the balance right, too little water leads to drying out, while too much water leads to root rot.

When you notice that flower buds have already emerged and many new shoots have sprouted, yet there is still no sign of further growth, followed by yellowing leaves, it is most likely root rot. At this point, if you continue to maintain the same routine, the orchid will die.

But we don't need to worry - it's not unsolvable. When the situation arises, we should quickly repot it with fresh soil. As for soil preparation, my article from the day before yesterday covered it in detail, so you can go check it out. Today I'll just give a brief overview.

For the soil, we can use leaf mold and tile fragments (or small stones as a substitute), plus a little perlite (it's fine if you don't have any). Just mix the above ingredients together and it's ready. Once the potting soil is prepared, the next step is the crucial one.

After preparing the potting soil, we take the orchid with root rot out of its original pot and cut off the rotting or nearly rotting roots. Remember to disinfect properly after cutting to prevent further infection. As for the disinfection method, let me teach you a simple and easy one.

For disinfection, you can find a piece of charcoal (burn a piece of wood thoroughly and you get charcoal), then crush the wood into powder and sprinkle it on the orchid's roots. Charcoal has a sterilizing effect, and it also helps keep the orchid's roots aerated.

Once that's done, you can start potting the orchid. After burying it in the potting soil, remember to shake the pot several times, then gently press the soil down, and water once. This helps prevent hollow roots, so the orchid can better absorb water and nutrients. Then we can place the orchid in the living room or a cool spot at home. Before long, it will resume growing. Isn't that practical?