Why does your orchid look dead?

Before jumping to conclusions, it is essential to understand why your orchid  is showing signs of weakness . In their natural environment, these exotic plants cling to trees and absorb ambient humidity. Indoors, poor maintenance can disrupt this balance. Too much water, not enough light or an unsuitable substrate can  weaken the plant to the point of making it unrecognizable .  But rest assured, all is not lost!

Signs of an Orchid Still Salvageable

Don’t just rely on wilted leaves! Instead, check:

• Roots:  If they are green or white and firm, your orchid is alive. If they are brown and soft, they are rotten and should be cut off.
• The trunk (or pseudobulb):  if it is still firm and not hollow, the plant can be saved.
• Dormant buds:  sometimes invisible to the naked eye, they can wake up if the environment is favorable.

If your orchid is showing these signs of life, follow these steps to revitalize it!

How to revive a tired orchid?

1.Prune the dead parts

Using disinfected scissors, remove  damaged  or soft roots and dry stems. This will prevent the plant from wasting its energy on irrecoverable parts.

2.Rehydrate the roots

Soak the base of the orchid in warm, non-calcareous water   for 15 to 20 minutes. This will allow the  dried-out roots  to gently rehydrate.

3.Provide him with a suitable environment

Instead of replanting your orchid directly, wrap its roots in  slightly damp sphagnum moss  (a natural moss that retains water). Then place it in a clear container  that allows light to pass through  and maintains sufficient humidity, without excess stagnant water.

4.Provide adequate light for it

Orchids like light, but not direct sunlight which burns their leaves. A location  near an east or west facing window  is ideal.

5.Be patient and watch for signs of recovery