If the roots are extremely dry and brittle, your orchid is dehydrated and needs a humidity boost. Once you’ve trimmed the dead roots, repot your orchid in fresh orchid-specific potting mix ...

If you’re not sure whether your orchid is dead or dormant, you’ll need to keep an eye out for four key signs. “Firstly, check its roots,” says Dan Bruce, Leafy’s plant expert.

Orchids are some of the most elegant plants out there. And while they can live up to 20 years when cared for correctly, you need to know how to repot an orchid to enjoy its blooms year after year.

Discard any dead roots or shrivelled bulbs. Put some specialist orchid compost in the bottom of a pot and place the section of plant on top, off centre, with the newest growth pointing towards the ...