Bring An Orchid That's Losing Its Flowers Back To Life With One Simple Fix

Orchids are one of today's most popular flowering plants, with global sales that amount to billions of dollars. This lucrative market tangibly shows just how popular this flower is. Orchids are known for their symbolism and beauty. With over 20,000 species, the orchid offers a ton of variety, allowing people plenty of freedom when incorporating them into their home or garden. Though orchids are somewhat known for being difficult to care for, some enthusiasts say that's simply because they are misunderstood, so don't let their bad rap scare you off. You really just need to know the specifics on how to care for orchids as they require a more unique kind of care. Whether growing an orchid seems daunting to you or not, rest easy knowing if you run into some issues, there are helpful tricks you can try. In particular, if your orchid's flowers start to wilt, a simple water soak can work to easily revive them.

An orchid's flowers might wilt for many reasons. Most often, wilting is due to overwatering, under watering, or being too close to a heat source. If you know the needs of your orchid to begin with, you should be able to avoid these issues, but no green thumb is perfect, and if you find yourself with an orchid that's losing its flowers rest assured there is something you can do about it! For a dried out orchid, try this water soaking tip to coax its gorgeous blooms back to life.

If your orchid flowers are wilting there's a good chance they could be dried out. Even an orchid that seems totally shriveled can be saved with soaking, but it's not exactly as simple as it sounds. You'll need to adhere to a soaking/drying pattern. First, rinse and inspect the roots, cutting off any that look too far gone. Next, gently place the roots in a container filled with filtered or distilled water (room temperature is best). Ensure the top of the plant is not submerged by using ties or clips. You'll want to soak your orchid roots during the day and then let them dry overnight. Repeat this process for up to a month, continually checking that the roots aren't getting moldy. Brighter leaves and new roots or leaves are signs it's working!

With a little love, this soaking process can bring your orchid back to life. If you know how to take proper care of your orchid, you'll be rewarded with gorgeous blooms for weeks and sometimes months. Make sure you let it rest when it's dormant and check its roots to make sure you're not under or overwatering so you don't have to revive it again. For a truly gorgeous plant, consider these additional ways to make an orchid bloom like the right lighting and air circulation. If you give your orchid the right care, it can provide you with gorgeous blooms for ten years or more.