It is not for nothing that orchids are considered one of the most beautiful decorations in the house. In order for the plant to amaze with its beautiful flowers, you need to take care of it properly. Thanks to home nutrition, the orchid can bloom even in winter. You prepare it from two ingredients.
The orchid impresses with its colors and abundance of flowers. Among other reasons, this plant often becomes a decoration of a house, apartment or office. It needs proper care, including fertilizing, to grow luxuriantly. Of course, there are many preparations available on the market that support the growth and flowering of orchids. However, before you decide to reach for them, it is worth trying a simple home remedy. You can prepare nutrition for orchids from two ingredients. The special decoction not only strengthens the plant, but also makes it bloom in winter.
Homemade food for orchids. Combination of carrot and aloe vera
We know that orchids should only be fertilized during the growing season (April-August). It should be done during this period every two weeks. In the fall, the demands of the orchid will be slightly reduced, and in the winter you should stop fertilizingbecause the plant goes into vegetative rest. What should you do if your orchid is weakened and needs help? Nutrition based on aloe vera and carrots can be a rescue.
To prepare homemade food for your orchid you need a carrot peel and an aloe vera leaf. This combination is a real elixir. Carrots contain many nutrients, such as iron, potassium, nitrogen, as well as vitamins A, K and C. The aloe vera leaf is a source of nitrogen, magnesium, phosphorus and boronwhich support plant growth.
Cut the peeled carrot and aloe vera leaf into small pieces. Put them in a blender and pour 500 ml of water. Blend to a smooth paste. Strain the mixture through a sieveto remove any lumps. Finally, dilute the nutrition 2.5 liters of water.
Nutrition for orchids use every two weeks. You can also use it to wipe orchid leaves once a month. This will give it additional nutrients. Another way is to spray the leaves of the plant every fortnight. No matter how you apply nutrition, it will encourage the orchid to flourish and bloom. With regular use, the roots will be strong and the leaves will be shiny.
How to care for an orchid
The orchid comes from the family Orchidaceae or nested. It includes tens of thousands of species and almost 1,000 genera. They differ from each other not only in appearance – the vast majority of orchids are epiphyteswhich live mainly on tree branches. They occur mainly in the forests of South and Central America and in the southeastern part of Asia. The second group of plants is called terrestrial and is found in the tropics as well as in Europe and Australia.
The most common potted orchid is Phalenopsiswhich likes moist air, heat and darkness. Its flowers in the natural environment reach a diameter of 12 cm and are white in color. They are also found in pink, brown or yellow.
How to care for an orchid?
It is best to plant the plant in transparent and not too large pots. The roots of the plant contain chlorophyll, which (along with light) is necessary for photosynthesis. More sunlight will therefore ensure a better development of the orchid. The transparent flower pot also allows you to observe the condition of the roots.
An important point in orchid care is, of course, watering. In summer, the plant should be watered once a week and in winter once every two weeks. In spring and autumn, it should be watered every ten days. The main thing to consider is the moisture of the root ball.
Place the stone in the flower pot. The orchid will be full of flowers
