What to do with orchid roots Bashny.Net

The orchid is an exquisite flower and at the same time the most common now among fans of vases. It has something to love: it blooms beautifully, for a long time, up to six months, does not require special care for yourself.

But still there are situations when orchids are only foams: a neck and several roots. Even in these cases, do not rush to throw the pot. We'll tell you how to grow a new flower out of these remnants.



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The reasons why the plant comes into an unsuitable form can be different.

1. Between the leaves after watering remains water and provokes rot.
2. Plant burn caused by a long stay in direct sunlight.
3. Excessive humidity of the substrate in which the orchid grows, immoderate watering.

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You can create a new life out of the foam. That's what we need. put the neck in another "ground". It should consist of ceramsite, moist moss, foam, bark. The new pot should be transparent, with holes in the bottom and can even be on the sides, so that moisture does not linger in it.

At the bottom of the pot, you need to put a little “soil”. Then the roots. Sleep them so that the neck remains on the surface. Don't deepen the plant. Water with filtered water and put in a bright place. After a while, new sprouts should appear on it.





DepositPhotos Save orchid roots It can even be covered with black and brown spots. Spots are evidence of salinity.

Salts in the root system accumulate due to watering with too hard unfiltered water or too strong fertilizer concentrate.

In this case, all damaged areas of the roots are trimmed, the sections are sprinkled with cinnamon, the plant is transplanted into a new substrate and watered with a solution of succinic acid, which is sold in any pharmacy.



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If orchid has rotted its roots There's only a neck left, and it can be saved in the following way. Lubricate the bottom of the neck with succinic acid and place at a distance of 2 centimeters from the vessel with water. When, impregnated with moisture from the air, the plant begins to let out roots, it will be necessary to transplant it into a fresh substrate.



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It is best, of course, not to bring the plant to a deplorable state: do not make mistakes even when caring for an orchid.

1. Do not change the position of the pot. Each new place has its own orientation of light. A plant like an orchid has difficulty adapting to a new direction of rays. Adapting, it loses strength and ceases to bloom. Turning the orchid from different sides to the light is also not worth it.
   
   
   
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2. Orchid roots require little moisture. They only distribute it when enough scattered and dimmed light hits the leaves. If the pot is in the dark, the roots of the orchid do not transport moisture to the leaves and peduncles, begin to rot and collapse.
   
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3. The substrate in which the orchid grows is depleted over time. Once a year, it needs to be changed, otherwise the plant will have nowhere to take nutrients.
   
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If you are attentive to all the changes that occur with the orchid, you can avoid losing it prematurely. This flower can grow in potted conditions for 7-8 years with perfect care. If the information was useful to you, save it in social networks.