How do you revive an orchid?

Water well from the top taking care to keep the centre of the plant dry and leave to drain. Don't let your plant stand in excess water and if the pot is placed inside another container, make sure it isn't standing in trapped water.

Rain water is recommended but distilled water can be used instead as long as you remember to add fertiliser. Feed your plant regularly with orchid fertiliser when you water. Every fourth watering leave out the fertiliser to allow any build-up of salts to be washed from the compost.

If you live in a dry atmosphere, standing the plant on a moist gravel tray will create a micro climate and assist growth.

Your moth orchid doesn't like a heavy compost but prefers its roots to dry between waterings. A well aerated, free-draining compost is best.

Potting is usually carried out every other year between March and June.

Don't reduce the night temperature below 12C (55F). Higher day-time temperatures are no problem as long as your plant is in a shady place and humidity and airflow are good.

Being accustomed to the dappled light of the forest, moth orchids dislike direct sunlight, especially through glass. Indirect sunlight is ideal.

The flowers of your moth orchid may look delicate but are extremely long lasting, often remaining in good condition for three months. When the flowers die, cut the stem back just above a node, leaving 30cm (12in) or so of stem.

Occasionally a leaf may go yellow and drop off. Don't worry; it's quite normal. If your orchid should suffer serious leaf loss, stop watering and feeding for four weeks. This can encourage new roots to be produced.

Mouth to mouth should work just fine.. but keep in mind giving it pure oxygen like you would your neighbor to assist breathing would be counter productive for a plant...

Good Luck!