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How to Save Orchids With Rotten Roots

July 9, 2025December 13, 2024 by
How to save orchid with rotten roots

Here is a summarized step-by-step plan: Remove the Orchid from Its Pot: Gently take the orchid out of its pot and carefully inspect the roots. Any roots that are mushy, brown, black, or smell foul are rotting and need to be removed. Trim the Rotten Roots: Using clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears, trim away … Read more

Categories Orchid General Tags black root, overwatering, prune roots, root rot

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