There is no denying it – orchids are beautiful flowers that have been extremely popular for a long time. It is not without reason that they decorate window sills in many Polish homes. You don’t have to be a great plant connoisseur to notice that the orchid is one of the most impressive species that can decorate our favorite corners.
Are you looking for a natural way to make your orchid bloom again? You’ve come to the perfect place! Both my mother and my grandmother use a proven home solution to this plant problem. It turns out that to make the orchid bloom again with new flowers, all you need to do is prepare a conditioner from… lemon! Sounds interesting, right?
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What should you pay attention to when caring for an orchid? Here are the most important factors!
Well-kept orchids look truly fantastic. However, what most often happens is that this beautiful flower looks impressive only for some time after purchasing it in a flower shop. It doesn’t have to be this way! Proper care will make your plant come to life again and delight with its flowers again.
If you are constantly wondering “how to care for orchids?”, know that this is really simple! The basis of caring for this plant, apart from watering, is choosing the right place. It is worth remembering that orchids like light, so it is important to place them on the windowsill on the sunny side. However, this plant should not be exposed to too much sunlight because it could get burned.
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Also remember that orchids are extremely sensitive to drafts and have their favorite temperature – it should be around 20°C, and at night it should be 2-3 degrees lower. However, in winter it should not fall below 10°C. It is also important to fertilize this spectacular plant and this is where lemon comes in handy!
How to use lemon when watering an orchid? It’s really simple!
Watering is undoubtedly one of the most important factors in orchid care. It turns out that adding a few drops of lemon juice to the water you water this particular plant can help accelerate the growth of new flowers.
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Just pour water into a small bowl and add lemon juice. Then remove the orchid cover from the pot and place it in a previously prepared container with the water-lemon mixture and leave for 30 minutes. After the mentioned time has passed, remove the plant and wait for the excess water to drain out. Next, put the orchid back in the pot. I guarantee – you will be shocked at the effects of such irrigation.
Many people indicate that an orchid should be watered once a week in summer and every two weeks in winter. In spring and autumn, this activity is performed approximately every 10 days.
Source: Gazeta
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