Orchid Rescue: Belarusian Enthusiast Shares Tips After Cyctokinin Paste Mishap

Grodno, Belarus – June 15, 2025 – A Belarusian orchid enthusiast, known online as "Орхидеи с улыбкой" (Orchids with a Smile), recently shared a video detailing the rescue of an orchid damaged by cyctokinin paste. The video, which has garnered significant attention online, shows the step-by-step process of removing the damaged roots and repotting the plant. "After applying the paste, the orchid's roots started to rot," explains the author, elena_orhid, in the video. "But I managed to save it." The author's method involved carefully removing the affected roots and treating the remaining healthy ones. The video highlights the risk associated with cyctokinin paste, noting that while it often stimulates the growth of new baby orchids, there's a 10% chance of the mother plant dying. The video concludes with the author expressing optimism about the orchid's recovery, offering a message of hope and resilience.