This is how you identify possible options for a rescue
In order to properly assess the chances of survival of your orchid that is too wet, pot the problem child out. As long as there are at least 1 or 2 silvery-green aerial roots, the effort of a rescue operation is worthwhile. The chances of a successful course are significantly increased if 1 leaf, 1 pseudobulb or 1 shoot is lush green. An orchid is in fact only then deadif it has no green parts of the plant either in the root network or in the herbaceous area.
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Repot orchids that are too wet promptly - this is how it works
If you have sounded out the possible survival chances of your wet orchid, the plant should be repotted immediately in fresh, dry substrate. How to do it correctly:
- Remove the wet substrate and cut off any rotten root strands with a disinfected knife
- In the new culture pot, a 2 cm high layer is made over the water drain Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) fill in as drainage
- Fill in some special substrate for orchids on top in order to position the trimmed root ball in the middle
Now fill in the rest of the substrate piece by piece, in the meantime pushing open the pot so that the pieces of bark are distributed without any gaps. In the next 8 to 10 days to water or do not submerge the orchid that is too wet. The plant should only be sprayed with soft water every 2 to 3 days.
Cut off excess stems
If there is still a flower stalk or pseudobulb on the plant, please cut it off. As a result, the orchid focuses on the growth of roots and leaves.
Tips
Charcoal powder is ideal for disinfecting cuts on sensitive orchids cheaply and effectively. To do this, put a piece of charcoal in a mortar and process it into a fine powder. Will after a Cut back If exposed plant tissue is pollinated with it, pests and pathogens have no chance.
