- Wash the roots of the orchid well.
- Crush a clove of garlic with skin in a mortar.
- Place the crushed garlic in a container and add half a liter of water.
- Stir well and strain the water using a strainer.
- Soak a cotton ball in the garlic solution and disinfect the roots of the orchid.
- Place the orchid in a glass and fill it with the resulting solution, letting it sit for 20 minutes.
- Then, remove the orchid from the glass and place it in another container so that the roots dry completely.
- Cut a plastic bottle and place the cap down inside the bottle.
- Place the roots of the orchid into the bottle, making sure they do not touch the bottom.
- Fill the bottle with water until the bottom is covered, ensuring that the roots are not submerged.
- Place the bottle in a cool, dry place, spray it with the garlic solution every two days.
- After about a month, the orchid’s roots should be strong and healthy.
- Water the plant regularly to keep it moist and watch it grow with new, healthy leaves.
This Asian method can revitalize dry or almost wilted orchids, promoting healthy growth and the emergence of new flowers.