To have great orchids, you should keep a close eye on the care of their roots.

Orchids are plants that provide significant beauty, which is why many want to have it in their possession  . They are specimens that require   simple but specific gardening care. Is that one of the main problems can appear in its  roots  . Therefore, in addition to carrying out care techniques on its leaves and stems, we must also keep an eye on the root of this plant.

The colorful petals of the orchid position it as one of the most coveted specimens, but to enjoy it we must develop various   gardening techniques . That’s why today we will talk about how to generate new roots from an orchid and the main reasons why they are usually removed, in order to have a beautiful and lush plant.

When we have an orchid it is important that it is kept in a transparent vase, in this way we can check the health of the  roots  . On the other hand, some people choose to cut some damaged roots, from pests, dry or rotten roots, to prevent it from spreading to other parts. In this article, we will tell you how to recover the damaged roots of your  orchids  to obtain a perfect specimen.

How to recover the roots of an orchid?

Materials

• 2 disposable cups
• wooden toothpick
• Water

Procedure

1-Fill a glass of water, about 1/4 of its capacity and cross a wooden toothpick on top.

2-Put the orchid upside down (the  roots  are on top) and let its leaves touch the water.

3-Over the other glass with several holes. 7 days later, the  roots  will begin to sprout. When they are 5 centimeters long or have a grayish colour, it will be time to transplant them.

With this  gardening technique  we can have strong  roots  in our  orchids  , resulting in a colorful plant. If desired, the same technique can also be done, but by making the stem touch the water.