Most grocery store or gifted orchids die soonafter they bloomtheyre just difficult to care for.
In reality,orchids can live for up to 20 years.
Theyre impressive plants in the right conditions.
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When to Try Saving Your Orchid
Orchids lose their roots most often due to root rot.
Most orchid experts advise waiting until youre completely certain a root is dead before attempting to remove it.
Existing roots wont be damaged by these techniques.
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This method attempts to give the orchid as much humidity as possible via the glass of water.
As the water evaporates, the air around the orchid will become humid.
This can help encourage your orchid to produce new roots.
you’re free to supplement the glass of water by lightly misting your orchid with lukewarm water daily.
see to it the water in the glass is topped up frequently.
Sphag-n-Bag Method
The sphag-n-bag method is commonly known as the last resort for orchids with no roots.
Thoroughly soak the moss in water and place it in one corner of the bag.
Then, place your orchid in the other corner.
check that the two dont touch each other.
exit the bag and place it in a mildly sunny spot.
If your orchid has no roots left, the sphag-n-bag method is your best bet for success.
Keep a close eye on your bagged orchid to verify its not growing mold.
