Aerial roots, as I said, should never be cut and are not roots that do not fit in the pot. In fact, this condition of the orchid does not mean that the plant needs to be repotted. However, always check the tips of your orchid’s aerial roots. These should be green in color to indicate she is healthy.
Orchid aerial roots
On the other hand, if you notice that the aerial roots are not green, it means that the root is drying out and therefore there is a method to solve this problem before it is too late. What you need to do is really simple and ensures that the aerial roots stay alive and are not prone to drying out.
Simply take a bowl of water and submerge the inactive aerial root in it. The root provides the orchid with moisture and water. In addition, this method ensures higher humidity in the room and thus promotes the growth of the plant. You will immediately notice that it changes from gray to green.
Orchid – Aerial roots in a bowl of water
However, to understand when your orchid needs water, you should not rely on aerial roots. In fact, it is necessary to pay attention to the roots in the pot. If they are green, it means the plant does not need much water and you can care for it. Otherwise you will have to repair it.
In fact, aerial roots are often not green but rather gray, so you shouldn’t rely on them too much. In any case, you can continue with the tray method until the root has absorbed all the water, you can also check this by color. Just try it with your orchid and its aerial roots
