Is this cymbidium orchid still alive?

[Ky_rine]

Hi!
I got this cymbidium from my teacher earlier. She had divided her cymbidium and gave this to me. This is my very first cymbidium and I am totally clueless on how to take care of it. I wasn't able to ask my teacher anything because she took off before I got to ask her.

In short, I turn to you for help.

Is this cymbidium still alive? Are the roots dead?




Can I still salvage this cymbidium? What are the things I can do to make it grow healthy?

[78Terp]

I think it should be salvageable.
Looks like you need to encourage some new roots. Kelp Max is good for that. Perhaps a nice humid environment too.

[Ky_rine]

Thank you very much! I am not sure if Kelp Max is available in our place but I will do my best salvaging this plant.

[78Terp]

I think most Kelp products would do much the same.

[ksriramkumar]

Yes. Concur with Harvey. Looks salvageable. I am told potting in horse manure and top dressing with regular potting mix is best for Cymbidiums but I am yet to try it.

[thurrmax]

high humidity makes magic

[Ky_rine]

Thanks!

[kspalding]

Any liquid seaweed base will work it is not about name brands