My Neighbor Threw Away an Orchid: I Rescued It, and Two Months Later, I Returned It Regenerated and Healthy

• 3 tablespoons of rice
• 1000 ml of water
• Onion peels

Preparation in Two Phases:

1. Pour 500 ml of hot water over the rice and let it steep.
2. In a separate container, pour 500 ml of hot water over the onion peels. Cover and let it cool completely.
3. Filter the decoction obtained from the onion peels and combine it with the rice water.

Leaf Treatment

Using a cotton pad, apply the nutritive solution directly to the orchid leaf. Subsequently, immerse the leaf in the infusion for about 25 minutes. This step is crucial because the solution protects the plant from bacteria, viruses, and insects, while also providing it with nutrients that stimulate the formation of new roots.

After the treatment, the orchid should be left to rest in a cool place for a full day.

To encourage regeneration, it is helpful to set up a simple but effective structure: