The orchid is a popular houseplant, but it must be admitted that it can be extremely capricious. The most important care rules must be followed. Otherwise, threads will come out of flowering. Of course, he will need some support . Everything you need can be found in the kitchen.
If we want the orchid to bloom, then first of all, we place it in a bright position with scattered sunlight. In full sun, its delicate leaves may get burned, but in the shade it will never produce flowers. Therefore, the best option will be the windowsill of the eastern or western window.
Air humidity is also important in growing this plant. In the case of the popular Phalaenopsis orchid it should be 40-70%, while in an apartment it is usually around 30%. It is therefore worth placing an air humidifier near the specimen. This is especially important during the heating season.
The orchid soil must dry before the next watering. So we check the potting material. If it is dry, then we water the plant. The pot should be equipped with drainage holes, because the specimen grows poorly and does not bloom when standing in water.
Many people forget to fertilize their orchid. If we start providing it with valuable nutrients, it will quickly sprout new buds. We can use a special fertilizer intended for these flowers or a foliar spray. However, it is best to prepare a natural conditioner from products that we already have in the kitchen.
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We will make a natural orchid conditioner from gelatin. This product, used for cream cakes, is a source of nitrogen, which is necessary for the growth of the plant’s roots and leaves.
Microorganisms in the substrate begin to decompose gelatin and thus release nitrogen, which is available to the orchid. Thanks to this fertilizer, the condition of the specimen improves, even the one that is wasting away. This is why the orchid “regains strength” to bloom.
How to make a natural orchid conditioner? First, dissolve 1 teaspoon of gelatin in a glass of hot water (it must not be boiling) and mix everything thoroughly.
Once the mixture has cooled down, it dilute it with 3 cups of cold water and in this form we water the plant with it. Repeat fertilization with gelatin every 3 weeks, preferably during the growth phase of the specimen, to prepare it for flowering.
