- Orchids, although beautiful, can be capricious, but there are home remedies for their abundant flowering.
- A surprising fruit can encourage your orchid to bloom thanks to the ethylene it releases.
- Homemade garlic fertilizer is a great alternative to purchased nutrients, strengthening the plant and protecting against fungi.
- Learn how to properly care for orchids in winter and use simple tricks to enjoy their beauty all year round!
Put it next to the orchid. This fruit works better than fertilizers
For many people, these are the most beautiful potted flowers. They naturally come from Asia, where thousands of varieties are cultivated. In Poland, Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium are most often grown in pots. Both of these varieties delight with beautiful flowers and can bloom in winter and spring. The end of winter and the beginning of spring is the time to strengthen plants, including potted ones. Specialists recommend starting fertilization during this period. Its aim is to strengthen the root and stem system, as well as to accelerate and stimulate flowering. In the case of orchids, gardeners recommend this unusual method. It turns out that sometimes it is enough to put an apple next to the pot with the orchid. Although it sounds comical, it has its scientific justification. Apples release ethylene. It is a gaseous plant hormone that strongly stimulates flower development. A higher concentration of ethylene causes plants to bloom faster and more abundantly. If your orchid has stopped growing new buds, you can cut the apple into pieces and place them on the surface of the pot. In this way, you will further increase the concentration of ethylene and stimulate the orchids to bloom. However, remember to remove the apples when the orchid starts to put out buds. An excess of the hormone can accelerate menopause and cause the flowers to fall off quickly.
Mix it in a blender and water the orchids. Even the dying flowers will be alive again and will start to sprout new buds
You can use homemade garlic fertilizer for this. This is a great alternative to purchased supplements. Garlic fertilizer not only nourishes and supports the flowering process, but also protects against the development of fungi and mold in the pot. To prepare such a conditioner, you need 4 large cloves of garlic and water. Crush the garlic to release its juices and pour 1 liter of water. Set aside for 1 day and strain through a sieve. Water the orchid with this decoction once a month. Garlic infusion can also be useful when replanting orchids. You can immerse the roots of the plant in a broth of garlic and water for about 15 minutes. Thanks to this, you will disinfect the roots and the flower will be able to accept it better.
How to care for orchids in winter?
. It also needs access to light in autumn and winter. They like sunny positions. However, they do not like bright sun. They will do best in a position with diffused light. They are very sensitive to dry air, which is extremely important in autumn and winter. During this time, radiators often dry the air in the rooms. The orchid should not be placed close to the radiator. To provide the orchid with the necessary amount of water, sprinkle its leaves and shoots. At this time of year, many people put ice cubes in the pot. As they melt, they deliver water to the soil in the pot. Orchids also like warmth. In winter, they prefer temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius. Importantly, the orchid does not tolerate drafts and temperature changes well. In winter, it is better not to move it and not to place it too close to opening windows and balcony doors.
