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Reviving a Rotten Orchid: A Step-by-Step Guide

Orchids are delicate yet resilient plants. Even if they appear dead, there are still ways to revive them. Today, I will share with you five essential methods to restore a dying orchid and bring it back to health.

Method 1: Using Cinnamon Water to Revive an Orchid

1. Assess the Damage
   • If your orchid has withered leaves, leaving only the stem and roots, don’t throw it away immediately.
   • Examine the roots; if there are fresh, green roots left, the orchid has a chance of survival.
2. Trim Rotten Roots and Leaves
   • Use sterilized scissors or pruning shears to cut off all damaged, rotten, and mushy roots.
   • Apply molten candle wax to the cut surfaces to prevent water from penetrating the plant and causing further rot.
3. Prepare Cinnamon Water
   • Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder to 1 liter of boiled water.
   • Cover and let it cool completely.
   • Once cooled, filter out the residue and keep the liquid.
4. Soak the Orchid in Cinnamon Water
   • Submerge the orchid in the solution for 30 minutes.
   • Use the leftover solution to spray on other orchids to prevent fungal diseases and insect infestations.
5. Replanting and Care
   • Use pine bark and dry pumice stone as the growing medium.
   • Add a thin layer of dry moss on the surface.
   • Place the orchid in a cool, well-lit area for 7 days without watering.
   • After 7 days, begin misting the plant every 5 days to maintain moisture.

Method 2: Garlic Water Treatment

1. Trim and Clean the Orchid
   • Remove all wilted leaves and rotten roots.
   • Cut off any remaining flower stalks so that the plant focuses its energy on new growth.
   • Rinse the entire plant with clean water.
2. Prepare Garlic Water
   • Mince 3 cloves of garlic and soak them in 1 liter of water at room temperature for 24 hours.
   • Filter out the residue and keep the garlic-infused water.
3. Soak the Orchid
   • Submerge the orchid in garlic water for 20 minutes.
   • The remaining garlic water can be sprayed on other orchids to prevent fungal infections and insect infestations.
4. Replant and Maintain Moisture
   • Plant the orchid in pine bark or dry pumice stone.
   • Keep the plant in a cool place without watering for 1 week.
   • After 1 week, begin watering sparingly and misting regularly to promote moisture.
5. Stimulate Growth with Ginger Extract
   • Mix 3ml of ginger extract (GE) with 1 liter of water.
   • Use this solution to water the orchid every 10 days to encourage growth.
   • Continue placing the orchid in a cool area away from direct sunlight.

Method 3: Cinnamon Powder for Fungal Protection

1. Trim and Disinfect
   • Cut off all damaged roots and leaves.
   • Rinse the orchid with clean water.
   • Dry the cut surfaces and apply molten candle wax to prevent infection.
2. Prepare Cinnamon Water
   • Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder with 1 liter of boiled water.
   • Let the mixture cool and filter out the residue.
3. Soak and Spray
   • Submerge the orchid in the cinnamon solution for 30 minutes.
   • Spray the cinnamon water on both sides of the leaves.
   • Cinnamon acts as a natural antiseptic, protecting the orchid from fungi and pests.
4. Replant and Create Humidity
   • Use dry pine bark as a growing medium.
   • Spread a layer of moss on top.
   • Avoid watering for 1 week to prevent fungal growth.
   • After 1 week, resume watering and maintain humidity levels by placing a dish of water under the pot.

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