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How to save a dried phalaenopsis: transplant and resuscitation

For resuscitation of Phalaenopsis, several methods are used, depending on the cause of drying. Here is some of them:

If the roots of the orchid are overdried, it is necessary to place it in a 0.1% solution of succinic acid for about an hour, this action will allow the exotic to quickly absorb moisture and restore health to its root system;
Damaged, dry or rotten roots must be removed with a sterile blade, and the cut sites must be treated with antimicrobial agents;
When overheated, the plant is transferred to the shade, in this case it is important that the temperature drop is no more than 5 0 C.

With timely assistance, the plant is restored in 2-3 days. If the reason lies in the quality of the substrate or its oversaturation with moisture, an immediate plant transplant is required.

To transplant, you must perform the following steps:

• For easy removal from the pot, it is recommended to soak the pot with the plant in water for a few minutes before transplanting;
• The root system of the orchid must be cleaned of the old substrate, while removing diseased roots;
• The bottom of the previously prepared flowerpot is sprinkled with soil, then the plant is placed in the container. Further, all the voids are filled with the substrate;
• After transplanting, the plant requires increased humidity and a shaded room, watering is carried out 3-4 days after transplanting.

Phalaenopsis orchid roots dry

Maybe someone will find what I did blasphemy, but I shook out all the contents of the pot without regret and started examining the roots of the Phalaenopsis orchid. The reason for the growth retardation could only be there, because the aboveground part looked great.

Having shaken out the substrate, I was taken aback - the roots of the orchis are almost dry. What led to such a disastrous result, I cannot say. I understand that four children pull a lot from the mother plant, the leaves grew perfectly and even (this can be seen in the photo) my prolific falik also bloomed ... But the fact remained a fact.

In theory, I imagined what to do with damaged roots, but in practice, in my flower kingdom, I faced this for the first time. And so on in order.

What to do if the roots of the phalaenopsis orchid dry out

1. Having shaken off the substrate from the roots, cut off everything that has dried up. And most importantly, without regret.
2. Powder all cut roots with cinnamon or activated carbon powder. If you do not have one, use ordinary medical brilliant green to disinfect the sections.
3. Plant your orchid in a new medium.
4. Next, I needed a second free transparent planter, it is slightly larger than the previous one (pictured). If you don't have one, take half a 5-liter plastic canister and trim the edges just above the edges of the pot. Insert the orchid into a larger planter.
5. Phalaenopsis will now live in a double house. The meaning of such a pots lies in the vapors that will feed my orchu. That is, I create for her her natural habitat - the tropics.
6. We put in a bright and warm place, but without sunlight.
7. Now you only need to spray the substrate and the walls of the pots. Do not spray on the leaves.
8. Some forums advise trying root root to stimulate root growth. Well, tomorrow I'll buy one of the drugs and try to shed the plant.
9. The restoration of the root system promises to be long, but I am in no hurry, and I hope to save my first child.

Phalaenopsis transplant

In the next video, I suggest you watch another tip for treating such an orchid.But I did not dare to cut off the leaves and the peduncle on which I have four children. Still, I will observe, and then I will decide on the further treatment option.

Little tricks

Now I offer readers a few secrets and subtleties that will make caring for an orchid not a difficult, pleasant pastime.

If your phalaenopsis has aerial roots
(on top of the substrate), do not try to shove them into the pot. If part of the roots dies off from above, cut off the brownish and dry part to a green, healthy one. Remember that the dying off of old roots is a natural process. As it grows, the plant will take root. Usually, losing roots, the leaves of orchids also lose turgor, hang down and become flabby. Watch and don't miss this moment.

Phalaenopsis is usually transplanted into transparent pots
although ceramic or opaque plastic can be used. Professionals grow them on blocks, but this requires professionalism, care and increased attention.

Substrate base
is the bark of medium and fine fraction. If the humidity in the apartment is low, usually in the autumn-winter period with heating, then it is advisable to add sphagnum moss to the top of the substrate, which will retain moisture.

Feed phalaenopsis
recommended during growth through watering. Phalaenopsis loves Kemira Lux fertilizer

Attention!
Don't overfeed flowers. Overfed plants have cracked leaves

Apply half the dose recommended by the manufacturer on the package.
Post Orchs
you need to stay away from direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves may get sunburn (dark brown, light brown spots, depressions).

Content temperature range
- from 18 to 25 ° C. In warm weather, a short-term increase in temperature to 35 ° C is possible. If this occurs for a long time, then the leaves may lose turgor, and if there are flowers, then the orchid can throw them off.
It is permissible for a short time to drop to 12 ° C. Favorable temperature 15 - 25 ° C.

Good mood and successful orchid growth!

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What to do for rescue and home care

There are a number of main reasons why all the roots have dried up, namely from what the root system died from above and below. Find out all the nuances that will help you cope with the problem and what needs to be done with dried roots.

Hard water burn

Aerial roots are mainly affected. Orchids are hardy plants. The flower functions at the expense of the internal root system. Soon, healthy kidneys grow on their own.

Water for irrigation should be soft.

There are several ways to soften water:

Filtration

It is important to choose the right filter and cartridge, otherwise there will be no effect. They must be special to soften water

The method is expensive, but provides the maximum result.

Add wood ash or fresh peat. 100 grams of peat per 10 liters of water. The ash should be exactly wood 3 grams per liter of water.

Fertilizer burn

1. Start the treatment by soaking the roots and neck in clean water. Daily up to 1.5-2.5 hours. Repeat the procedure until new kidneys appear.
2. Then transplant the flower into another substrate without fertilizers, after cutting off the affected roots.

Use half of the recommended dose of fertilizers, and universal fertilizers - three times less.

Water scarcity

1. Watering should be done in moderation. A deficiency will lead to root system diseases. Do not be guided by any watering intervals. If the upper layers of the substrate are dry, the plant asks for water.
2. Soak roots in 0.1% succinic acid solution for 40-60 minutes.

Low air humidity

The orchid loves a humid environment; air circulation is needed between the roots. The substrate should be loose, but not dense. In case of insufficient air humidity, it is recommended:

• buy a humidifier;
• place a flower in a florarium;
• put an aquarium or fountain next to the plant;
• regularly spray the area around the plant with a spray bottle;
• hang wet towels on heating radiators;
• place the pot in a pallet with damp filler (pebbles, moss, expanded clay).

The larger the pallet, the more moisture evaporates. Cat tray, the most comfortable stand.

Infectious diseases

This is the most serious problem that requires long-term treatment and serious attitude. Remove the orchid from the ground, examine the roots through a transparent pot:

• Healthy roots are dense, light, elastic. Greenish without plaque and yellow roots.
• Patients - brown, mucous, when pressed, a cloudy liquid is released.

Treatment:

1. Remove all affected roots.
2. Process the sections with crushed activated carbon.
3. Plant in a new pot.
4. Wipe the affected leaves daily with succinic acid.

Mechanical injury

Over time, cracks and scratches will heal with mechanical tissue on their own.

If most of the root system is lost during transplanting, some of the leaves must be trimmed. This makes it easier for the roots to feed the flower. The procedure for cutting green mass:

1. disinfect the instrument;
2. cut off the lower old leaves;
3. treat the cut sites with powdered activated carbon;
4. do not feed at first;
5. watering once a week.

Intensive therapy methods

It is possible to revive a sick orchid in indoor conditions only after you have seen its real state.

Rot pruning, disinfection

After removing the substrate and inspection, all rotten, dry roots must be removed. This is done with a sharp knife or scissors, previously disinfected. It is better to cut off all suspicious parts, even if the plant after that remains completely without a root system. It's better than letting rot infestation.

The remnants of the rhizome are thoroughly washed with clean water or a light manganese solution, and dried. To prevent infection from penetrating into the damaged tissue, it is recommended to sprinkle all sections with crushed activated carbon.

Further content options

Options for solving the problem, how to reanimate an orchid if the roots have rotted, depends on the severity of the patient.

1. Plant in a new substrate. The option is used if at least 5-10% of the roots are left. For planting, choose the smallest pot size (ø8 cm), a substrate with a large fraction of the bark. The plant receives moisture by surface spraying of soil and leaves or by watering from below - through a pallet.
2. Content without substrate if the roots are completely rotted. This method of growing new roots consists of alternating periods of soaking the neck in water, nutrient solutions and drying, when it processes the received moisture and nutrients.
3. Maintenance in greenhouse conditions. Advantages of a greenhouse, an artificial greenhouse in a microclimate - warm (24-28⁰C), humid, light. If the volume of the greenhouse is small, the plant must be aired daily. The substrate is slightly moistened expanded clay with the addition of sphagnum.

Stimulating treatments

Novice flower growers, starting to reanimate an orchid that has been left without roots, that has lost part of its leaves, make one and the same mistake - they use everything for treatment, at once and preferably more.

There is no shortage of recommendations, there is no drugs, but one should carefully, without fanaticism, draw up a treatment plan and follow it, observing whether there is an effect from the procedures or not. Experts recommend using the following drugs at home.

1. Growth regulators like Epin, Zircon. They contain natural phytohormones that stimulate the formation of shoots and roots, help the plant survive stress, and increase resistance. Regulatory solutions (1 drop per liter of water) are used to soak the root collar - once a month for 1.5–2 hours.
2. Vitamins of group B. Vitamin support from B2, B6, B12 increases immunity, stimulates vital processes.A solution of vitamins is indicated for monthly soaking as well as weekly wiping of leaves. Concentration - 1 ml per liter of water.
3. Iron chelate. The trace element is involved in the respiratory processes, without it there is a breakdown of heteroauxin - a plant hormone that stimulates the growth of roots and leaves. The chelated form guarantees fast absorption of the element. Add to solutions for soaking and wiping, dressing with a frequency of every 2-3 days.
4. Fertilizers with a predominance of potassium and phosphorus. Macronutrients accelerate root formation, increase immunity. Top dressing is carried out every 2 weeks by adding fertilizer to the water for soaking or watering.
5. Glucose. In a normal state, the plant receives it as a result of photosynthesis and spends it on the construction of new cells. It is added to water for soaking, wiping leaves, bathing at the rate of 1 teaspoon per liter of water.

If the flower is without a substrate - in a greenhouse or flowerpot, the following manipulations can be performed with it:

• soaking the remnants of the rhizome and neck for 2–5 hours daily (in the greenhouse - 1 time per 10 days) in clean water or nutrient solutions;
• rubbing the leaves on both sides and the root collar with nutritious and stimulating solutions.
• Bathing in warm water with added vitamins, fertilizers or glucose.

For plants planted in a pot, stimulating spraying is carried out on the surface of the soil, foliar dressing, wiping of leaves, base of the stem.

Care after resuscitation

The orchid can be moved to a regular pot as soon as the young roots have grown by 5–6 cm. Before rooting, fix it securely, water in small doses and only after the substrate has completely dried.

How to save an orchid - epiphyte

Of all the reasons leading to the death of the phalaenopsis orchid and similar species, two main ones can be distinguished:

• drying of roots as a result of insufficient
• decay of roots as a result of waterlogging

Resuscitation of an orchid with dried roots

Drying of the roots of the orchid as a result of rare watering, possibly during periods of a long absence of the owners of the house. In addition, low air humidity and high indoor temperatures affect the rate of root moisture loss. If the period between waterings is more than a month, and the room is dry and hot, then the roots can lose a lot of water.

If, at the same time, the leaves hang, and some of them have dried up, then urgent measures must be taken to restore the moisture content of the root system. A simple abundant watering of the substrate and roots in this case will not correct the situation. A dried-up root system is unable to absorb water. To revive an orchid with dried roots, you need:

• take it out of the pot
• dried leaves, cut the peduncle
• put the plant in the water
• revise the roots
• dead roots, with pressure on which a fossa remains, cut off
• dilute phytosporin, 6-7 drops are enough for a glass of water
• keep the remaining roots in it for 4-5 hours
• take out the orchid and sprinkle the wound sections with charcoal
• place the roots in soft water for two hours daily
• the remaining time to keep the flower above the water
• spray the roots with a solution of succinic acid, three tablets per liter of water

After about 7-8 weeks, new roots should grow up to 5 cm in length. The flower can be planted in the substrate and further looked after according to the scheme. However, most often the orchid dies from root decay when waterlogged.

What to do if the orchid has rotted roots from waterlogging?

An orchid, in which the root system not only rotted, but also separated from the leaves, can be reanimated in the following way:

• cut off the leaves with a neck and dry them for several hours in the air
• dilute any stimulant for root formation and lower the lower part of the plant into it for half an hour
• dilute a tablet of activated carbon in two glasses of boiled water
• dip the bottom of the orchid in water with charcoal
• place everything in diffused light in a warm place
• periodically wipe the leaves with a sweet solution

If the orchid began to hurt as a result of improper keeping conditions, then the situation can be corrected by placing the pot in another place and providing the flower with the desired temperature, humidity, and watering. Insects such as spider mites, aphids or scale insects can cause significant damage to the plant if left to chance.

Video on how to reanimate an orchid:

If you decide to start a home plant like Phalaenopsis, then you should be prepared for some problems with it, which not every grower can prevent.

Home orchids are tropical flowers, therefore they prefer a humid and warm climate; it is quite difficult to reproduce such conditions at home without special greenhouses for plants. Therefore, many indoor plant lovers often have to deal with such a problem as root rot.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a common cause of inflorescence falling off. If you bought an orchid in the store in the winter and are carrying the plant home, then remember:

Transportation in winter causes hypothermia. Ambulance: pack the plant in cellophane and paper. The packaged delicate orchid tolerates frost for no more than 15 minutes.

Causes hypothermia and draft during ventilation. It would seem that plant resuscitation is simple: exclude airing. But the complexity of such a step lies in the fact that a tropical guest does not tolerate the stuffiness well and cannot do without proper ventilation.

Important! The orchid needs ventilation. But it is unacceptable to leave a flower in a draft

In the summer, take your orchid outside or on a balcony.

Summer air baths are useful, but remember that cold nights will destroy the naughty heat-loving flower. But what if the preventive measures did not help and the leaves fell off? Recommendations step by step:

• wilted flowers should be eliminated;
• transfer the plant to a warmer place;
• eliminate drafts, install gentle ventilation;
• leave the plant alone, it does not need a transplant.

Causes of drying of the peduncle and leaves of an orchid

There are times when the two lower leaves of the flower dry up sharply. Some growers immediately begin to sound the alarm, look for non-existent diseases on their plants and water them with various preparations. However, these are unreasonable experiences that can harm the flower. Drying of the lower leaves of a plant is a natural process that happens to everyone.

But if the leaves of an orchid have dried up, what to do and what measures should be taken? There are the following reasons:

• If the plant stands on the south window, then the leaves dry out due to direct sunlight. As a result, the high temperature evaporates moisture very quickly and burns occur. To avoid such a problem, the plant must be rearranged in the shade and on the window in another room.
• Even if the flower is at normal temperature, then it is necessary to carefully monitor the humidity of the air. This is a tropical plant, so the root system should not be overdried so that the leaves and the flower itself do not dry out.

If the roots lack nutrients, then the leaves give them theirs. Hence the lack of moisture and slow leaf dying off.

And if an orchid has a dried peduncle, what to do and what are the main reasons for their occurrence? Among the main factors are:

• Elevated temperature or constant draft, dry air and lack of moisture - all this is the reason for the non-opening of the inflorescences, the fall of the flower.
• Low temperature, fungal infection of the roots, lack of ventilation lead to the appearance of white spots on the flowers and death.
• Unfavorable temperature conditions lead to a lack of flowering and a deterioration in the appearance of the plant.

Having eliminated all these reasons, after a few months you can get the appearance of such a long-awaited flower.

Why are the roots missing?

First of all, it is necessary to find out what caused the decay in order to exclude mistakes for the future. For a tropical plant, the most unfavorable combination of conditions leading to oppression of the root system is when it is dark, cold and humid. Why is that?

1. Dark. Adequate lighting is necessary for photosynthesis, the process responsible for the formation of new cells, to take place. If there is little light, the plant "falls asleep", water is not consumed, but with regular watering, on the contrary, it accumulates and stagnates in the porous tissue of the roots.
2. Coldly. Lowering the temperature under normal lighting will not harm, even stimulates flowering. But when moisture enters, and the plant does not drink it, the cold turns into an enemy. It inhibits the evaporation of excess water from the substrate, causes a cold burn, activates the development of pathogenic bacteria and fungi, as a result, decay begins.
3. It is wet. The top layer of the roots has the property of a sponge - it cannot stop absorbing moisture, even if the stem and leaves do not need it. Its stagnation in the substrate, velamen, is a favorable environment for the reproduction of pathogens. Thus, the three factors together will lead to rotting of the root system, and the resuscitation of the orchid from a hypothetical problem will become real. There are other causes of rotting.
4. Fertilizer burn. Delicate roots are sensitive to excess macronutrients, especially potassium and phosphorus. A burn can be caused by top dressing on a dry substrate, an excessive dose or concentration of fertilizers. The consequence of a burn is drying, and then the death of the roots.
5. Fungal diseases. The "awakening" of the fungus provokes constant dampness. Having begun to multiply, it will very quickly eat living tissues, and will become the reason for subsequent resuscitation.

Why did the air and internal root system dry out?

The orchid looks quite healthy on the outside and seems to be doing well. It blooms and smells sweet. But during the transplant, it suddenly turns out that the roots look somehow wrong. Lethargic, weak. This is a sign that they are drying out in the plant.

First of all, you need to figure out which roots have suffered, the air ones - which are above the pot, or the inner ones - what is inside the pot.

Basically, this is the result of improper orchid care:

Watering

You need to pay attention to the color of the roots. Healthy people have a light green tint.

If they have acquired a slightly grayish tone, then the plant needs watering. Lack of water causes them to dry out.
Humidity. Excessive moisture will lead to rotting of the flower, the formation of fungus and death.
Watering with hard water. In this case, the root system is covered with a brown bloom, and the substrate is white. This suggests that the excess salt burned the roots. Air parts suffer more in this case.
Fertilizer dosage. Failure to comply with the rules for using them. Excess leads to burns. As for feeding, the main rule when using them is: it is better to under-feed than to pass.
Mechanical injury. When transplanting from one pot to another (bare roots are not protected and fragile, easily injured). Plants are injured during the move and in case of inaccurate handling.
Fungal or other infections. The first symptoms of these diseases are drying out of the root system and rot.
Flower age. The older the age, the more likely the orchid will die. Problematic roots are one of the symptoms. The average age of a flower is 11-16 years, after which the flower rejuvenates or completely dies.

All these phenomena can subsequently lead to the drying of the plant roots.

It is very important to identify the problem in time and cure the flower. Problems are solvable and easy to treat

Lost time and mistakes lead to the death of the plant.

Improper care

You can understand that the orchid dries up due to mistakes in care and maintenance by the appearance of the plant: the leaves and stem become lethargic, turn yellow and begin to gradually die off.To reanimate a flower, first you need to find out the reason that led to the destructive process.

• overheating

If the orchid was exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or in conditions of high temperatures, it stopped receiving the required amount of water. This led to hypothermia of the root system, wilting and yellowing of the foliage.

This can be corrected by moving the flower to a cooler place. After a couple of hours, when the plant has completely cooled down, watering and spraying should be started. The restoration of its vital activity will take a fairly long period of time - it will take a couple of days to normalize the water balance.

To prevent the orchid from drying out, you need to try to prevent repeated overheating, change the location of the plant, or, at least, create a kind of canopy with a light protection device;

• incorrect watering

If the humidity conditions are not observed, the roots of the flower first of all suffer, then the foliage withers, the leaves gradually fall off.

Uncontrolled watering leads to rotting of the root system, so you need to water the plant only when the earthen lump is dry enough. Lack of moisture leads to drying of the orchid, death of the root system.

There is no specific mode for irrigation - you need to often pay attention to the state of the substrate, room temperature, humidity and lighting. Intervals between waterings will alternate depending on these factors; • condition of the earthen mixture

• condition of the earth mix

Old substrate can be one of the reasons for the drying out of the orchid. For the normal life of a plant, a high level of air permeability, water permeability and a good composition of the substrate are needed. Therefore, it is imperative to monitor the quality of the land mixture and change it periodically;

• concentration of fertilizers

A high concentration of nutrients can lead to sluggish, crumbling foliage. At the same time, the roots become thin and dried, yellow, red or black.

In case of minor damage, you need to remove the affected roots and leaves, keep the flower in partial shade for some time, pouring water and avoiding direct sunlight.