Did you know that orchid flowers can please the eye almost all year round? For this to happen, we must apply the most important care principles. These include, among others: fertilization. To strengthen and nourish the plant, it is worth preparing a nutrient from loose leaf tea. Thanks to it, we will replenish mineral deficiencies and even give the specimen a second life.
It is quite a demanding potted plant. It will not bloom if we do not follow specific care rules. So how to care for this specimen? What should we pay special attention to?
The orchid grows well in a lighted positionhowever, it should not be placed on the windowsill of the southern eye. The best place is therefore an eastern or western window.
This plant tolerates room temperature, i.e. between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius.. At night the temperature should be a few degrees lower (about 18 degrees Celsius). It is best if the air has high humidity.
Orchids are epiphytes, so in addition to regular roots, they also have adventitious roots that protrude outside the pot. That is why we should buy a specific vessel for these flowers, ensuring air inflow and water outflow, filled with an appropriate substrate. So let’s choose a mixture of thick pieces of bark, fibrous peat and coconut fibers. The soil must be acidic (pH from 4.5 to 6).
Water the orchid when the substrate is completely dry. We use soft water, free of calcium. It must be at room temperature.
The plant needs minerals for healthy growth. Their deficiency leads to cessation of flowering. We recommend fertilizing the orchid in the active growth phase, i.e. when leaves, tubers and shoots appear..
To make a natural orchid conditioner, we must: e.g. pour 3 tablespoons of loose leaf tea into a glass and then pour 500 ml of boiled water over it. Set the prepared liquid aside to cool for a few hours, first covering the dish with a plate and a cloth.
After this time, mix everything and strain the leaves. At the end dilute the tea with 2 liters of water and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda. After mixing, we have ready fertilizer.
We usually pour store-bought and natural nutrients into the pot. This time, cotton pads will come in handy – we dip them in the tea solution and wipe each orchid leaf with them.. We perform this care activity once a month. We will not only strengthen and nourish the specimen, but also drive away pests.
