Root rot is often associated with prolonged excess moisture and poor airflow around the roots.
If an orchid has been sitting in constantly wet material, simply adding another ingredient won’t solve the problem.
Check the growing conditions.
The orchid should generally be grown in an appropriate, airy orchid medium that allows water to drain and air to reach the roots.
Avoid keeping the plant in standing water.
Give the Orchid the Right Light
Light is essential for recovery because the orchid needs energy to produce new growth and roots.
Place it in bright, indirect light.
Too little light can slow recovery and reduce flowering. Extremely intense direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
A healthy leaf should generally be firm and well colored rather than limp or severely yellowed.
Humidity Can Help—But Don’t Create a Wet Environment
Orchids often appreciate moderate humidity, particularly when the surrounding air is very dry.
However, increasing humidity does not mean keeping the roots constantly wet.
Good airflow is important.
A humid room with stagnant air and constantly wet growing material can encourage fungal and bacterial problems rather than recovery.
