Orchids enjoy unflagging popularity. This is due to both their availability and ease of cultivation. However, there are minor mistakes that make it languish and stop blooming. Check how to water orchids and take care of them. Homemade fertilizers will help in the care.
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How to water orchids? Add a few drops to water and it will bloom profusely
Proper watering is crucial for the health of these flowers. The frequency depends primarily on the size of the plant and pot, as well as the season and temperature. Before watering, it is worth checking the roots of the orchid. If they are green, hold off on watering. It is definitely better to slightly dry it than to pour it over. If the roots are white and the substrate is dry, you can start watering. It’s best to do it in the morning. Pour water at room temperature into a bowl and add a few drops of lemon juice, which will slightly acidify its reaction. Insert the orchid cover and leave for 20-30 minutes. After this time, remove the pot, wait until excess water flows out. Thanks to such watering, the orchid will bloom for a long time and abundantly.
How to care for an orchid? Soak it in hydrogen peroxide
To ensure long and lush flowering of orchids, it is also worth using other home remedies. Once a month, it is worth soaking the pots in water with the addition of garlic. This vegetable will help get rid of fungi and pests, it will also provide nutrients and make the orchid bloom beautifully.
- Put 2-3 cloves of garlic in a liter jar and pour warm and boiled water.
- Close and leave for 24 hours.
- Pour the decoction prepared in this way into a bowl and soak the orchids for 20-30 minutes.
If there are traces of mold in the substrate, replace them with fresh ones, and soak the orchid in water with hydrogen peroxide. You will prevent rotting of the roots, destroy any bacteria, mold spores and pests, and you will accelerate the development of flowers. Add a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to 4 tablespoons of boiled and settled water. Dip the cleaned orchid in it. Leave for 15-20 minutes, then repot. The mixture with the addition of hydrogen peroxide can also be used for watering every day.
Source: Gazeta
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