In England orchids come out of pots. The secret is chicken bone fertilizer!

Orchids are beautiful potted plants that are a great decoration for any interior. They delight with their beauty and original flowers in shades of white, pink, burgundy, red, violet, yellow and orange. Unfortunately, they can be demanding in care. How to care for them?

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How to care for an orchid? Remember that

When deciding on , remember that need a moist and permeable substrate, which will not consist of earth itself. Keep them in the apartment in a bright but diffused placewhere the direct rays of the summer sun cannot reach them. In addition, remember that orchids require moist air and regular and very abundant watering, preferably in the form of a bath. You can also pour water directly into the base.

Not just watering. How to fertilize an orchid?

Orchids should also be fertilized regularly (every week or every two weeks), because thanks to this they will produce beautiful buds and luxuriance, and above all, bloom for a long time. Ready-made products or home-made mixtures, such as fertilizer from skins with . In addition, another method is gaining popularity, which is used by foreign breeders. As surprising as it is, it really works. We are talking about the use of bone meal, which raises the pH of the soil, and thanks to the content of nutrients, it has a positive effect on the condition and flowering time of the orchid. How to get it?

Unusual fertilizer for orchids. You’ll make it out of… chicken bones

Put the cooked chicken bones on newspapers or a paper towel and put them in the sun for 3 days. After this time, transfer to a bag, close and crush with a meat mallet. You can also use a mortar. Ready powder you can:

• sprinkle directly on the top layer of soil,
• mix with the soil when you repot the plant.

With the help of bone meal fertilizer, the orchid will bloom beautifully and, above all, for a long time, and you will save time and money.