- Orchids can become a real decoration, but their flowering requires proper care and home nutrients.
- The key to lush flowering is proper irrigation, fertilization and proper position, as well as a surprising ingredient that you will find in the kitchen.
- Discover all the secrets of care that will make your orchids bloom like never before!
Choose the perfect position, know the watering rules and place them in the ground that will be conducive to growth. In order for the flowers to decorate our window sill, you must also remember to remove dust from leaves. Lemon juice will be the best to wipe the green parts of the orchids. It will also be useful for watering.
How to water orchids?
Watering orchids requires a special way because orchids are very exposed to root rot. The flower must be able to collect water from the air. Set the dish with water (preferably with rainfall or protruding with soft tap water) behind the pot – the plant will take as much water as it will need at the moment. With direct watering, remember to avoid completely immersing the roots in the water. And from time to time it is worth adding a few drops of lemon juice to the water. Lemon changes the water reaction to sour, and many species of orchid feels great in such an environment. Thanks to this, it releases new flower buds. In addition, such a mixture can be prepared for leaf shine. Water with lemon juice will facilitate the removal of dirt without excessive friction. This is extremely important because the leaves are easy to damage. In order for the flowers to be healthy, be careful not to outline the surface. Use the protruded water mixed with a few drops of lemon juice to shine orchid leaves. Wipe the leaves with cosmetic cotton swabs with such a mixture.
Principles of orchid care
Fertilization is another important thing when careing for orchids. Sometimes the flowers do not bloom through a poorly selected conditioner. Orchids are best fertilized with specialized preparations that need to be diluted with water. It is important to apply the right amount of preparation. If it is not enough, the orchid will not bloom, too much fertilizer, it will only cause root growth. Orchids should be fertilized 2-3 times a week. As for the place of flower setting, some varieties of orchids prefer semi -shaded positions, such as Phalaenopsis varieties, while others will grow better in full sun. In general, orchids are thermophilic flowers. Ideally, if we set them in a slightly shaded place and not lower than 22 ° C. It should also be remembered that orchids are very delicate and tolerate drains badly. Flowers in a pot also require a suitable ground – it must be extremely absorbent, and at the same time pass the air. Therefore, the easiest way will be to choose a ready mixture for orchids. However, if we want to prepare the ground ourselves, it is worth using: pine bark, coconut shell, expanded clay and peat.
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