Orchids, also called orchids, are one of the most beautiful potted flowers that adorn many windowsills. Unfortunately, along with their beauty, a bit demanding care goes hand in hand. How to care for them so that they bloom really long, lush and healthy?
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Where to put an orchid so as not to harm it? Remember that
Orchids are plants that grow in tropical areas, which makes them quite demanding. Make sure they grow in the apartment light, permeable substrate with an admixture of peat or bark and in a position with access to delicate, diffused light. Direct exposure to the sun can damage them and burn the leaves.
How to water an orchid? A bath is best
The most important issue in the cultivation of orchids is proper watering, or rather irrigation, which should be carried out rarely (after the substrate is completely dry), but abundantly. A bath in the morning is best. Put the orchid in its casing in a bowl of water or sink, leave it for 30 minutes, then take it out, wait for its roots to dry and put it back in the pot. The orchid should be irrigated in this way for 3 to 16 days with the use of settled or boiled water (Phalaenopsis even every 2 weeks). In addition, regularly sprinkle its leaves with water.
What to do when an orchid does not want to bloom? Adopt the Korean farming method
Properly cared for orchids can bloom for a really long time. What to do when it doesn’t? In that case it is worth reaching for a clever trick called the Korean method of cultivation. It consists in nourishing the plant with a special mixture rich in potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Grind the shells of two into a powder and add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and a little water to them to mix the ingredients well. Then let it stand for 30-60 minutes, and when the time is up, strain it through a sieve or gauze and dilute it in a liter of water. You can use the preparation prepared in this way in two ways:
- once a month, dip a cotton ball in it and gently wipe the leaves,
- instead of water in a bowl, to carry out a bath.
This simple and inexpensive method will make the orchid bloom profusely and for a long time, and its leaves will be shiny, supple and deep green.
Source: Gazeta
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