Houseplants are an asset to the home. In addition to decorating interior spaces, certain plants are effective in improving the quality of ambient air and purifying it of toxins. However, to take advantage of the virtues of indoor plants, good maintenance is essential, otherwise they run the risk of withering and dying. That said, discover how to revive a dead plant, thanks to simple gestures.

Houseplants need regular maintenance to keep them vigorous and lush. With simple gestures, you bring life back to a withered plant.

How to revive a dead plant?

Before trying to save a withered plant, you should first check if it is still possible to revive it. For this,  it is worth checking the rods.  Cut the base and see what color the inside of the stem is. If you find a green layer, it means the plant can still be saved. On the contrary, if the inside of the stem is brown and also breaks easily, it means  that it is no longer possible to start the plant again.  In case it is still possible to save it, here are the simple steps to follow to bring it back to life.

• prune the plant

When the plant starts to wilt, try to save the parts that are starting to die. This tends to weaken it even more. That’s why it’s important  to eliminate anything that seems dead to you.  To do this, use clean and disinfected pruning shears to cut off any parts that appear dry, yellowed, soft or brown.

• Change plant location

Indoor plants do not have the same light requirements. Some plants  prefer to stay in the shade,  such as ferns, begonias or bamboo, while others like very light exposure, such as succulents. If your plant begins to wilt, change its location  to improve its sunlight conditions.

• Check the moisture of the plant’s soil.

Although water is a vital element for plants, overwatering can also damage houseplants. In fact, this can  cause the roots to rot  and suffocate them. If the soil is too watery, remove the plant from the pot to allow the roots to dry  and remove any rotten roots.  To do this, remove any roots that appear brown or soft, with the help of pruning shears,  so that only the white roots remain.  After this step, repot your plant into a new pot that contains drainage holes. Place clay pebbles in the bottom of the pot  to promote drainage.

If, on the other hand, you notice that the soil of your plant is very dry, it means that its wilting  is due to lack of water.  In this case, your plant will need a bath. Bathe the pot in the sink with  room temperature water.  This will allow your plant to regain all its vitality.  Choose non-calcareous water  for your plant, such as spring water, and don’t forget to remove any stagnant water in the plate or pot after each watering.

• Add fertilizer to the plant.

Lack of nutrients is also a factor responsible for plant wilting. That said, when transplanting, remember to use nutrient-rich soil, or  add a natural fertilizer  such as coffee grounds, vegetable or pasta cooking water, or wood ashes to the soil.

• Protect the plant from pests.

Pests or pests that attack your plants can weaken them  and cause them to wilt.  That is why it is important  to protect your plant from parasites  such as aphids, mealybugs or red spiders, especially if you find  holes or white marks on the foliage.  To do this, several ecological and natural tips can help you effectively eliminate these pests, such as white vinegar or black soap.

Thanks to these simple gestures, you can save your dying plant and make it vigorous and exuberant.