When an orchid has wilted, it is sometimes quite difficult to get it to bloom again. However, thanks to a clever cinnamon trick, you can do it.
An orchid that has already bloomed is often simply not ready to produce more flowers. However, you can easily change this thanks to a two-phase procedure that can evoke a flower in healthy plants, sometimes in just a few weeks. Where to start?
Fertilize orchids with cinnamon dressing
Cinnamon contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which are important for the growth and development of plants, making it excellent as a fertilizer; You just have to use it the right way.
- Mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon with 2 cups of water and let the mixture sit for 24 hours. This will help release all the nutrients contained in cinnamon.
- After 24 hours, you can use the solution to water your plants. If you have young orchids or delicate species, you can dilute the mixture with water in a 1:1 ratio.
- Repeat this process once a month to ensure your plants are getting enough nutrients.
Older plants are worth transplanting.
Before the fertilizer is ready, take a good look at your orchid. If it literally no longer fits in the pot or substrate it is growing in, it is showing signs of mold or moss growth. You will do better if you mix a new one with your plant. And what to prepare?
- Bark or peat substrate (depending on the type of orchid)
- perlite or sand
- Esfagno
Mix bark or peat substrate with perlite or sand in a 2:1 ratio. This proportion will ensure good drainage and at the same time the necessary humidity. Add a small amount of peat moss ( Sphagnum ) to help retain moisture. But be careful, adding too much moss can lead to poor drainage so it is very important to stick to the ratio of 1:6 at most. You can also add orchid fertilizer if it is intended to be mixed into the soil.
But remember that each fertilizer has its own instructions, so read the instructions carefully and follow them. It is important that the orchid substrate is well drained and at the same time retains moisture well . This will allow the roots to receive necessary nutrients and moisture, but will also allow them to breathe. Unfortunately, many commercial orchid substrates (especially the cheaper ones) do not meet these conditions. So it’s much better to make your own mix.
Feed orchids with honey syrup.
About 14 days after the first application of cinnamon, it is advisable to add foliar nutrition to the orchids. Use 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice and make a thick syrup. Apply this to the orchid leaves in a thin layer and leave it on for two days; then bathe the plants as needed.
Lemon will help with rubber leaves.
If your plants are not doing well and their leaves are curling and curling in various ways, lemon dressing can also help them. Pour a tablespoon of lemon juice into 1 liter of water and use it as an orchid dressing (lemon can also be mixed with cinnamon dressing). Lemon contains a number of valuable substances that can help your orchids. It is mainly about:
- Vitamin C
- Citric acid
- Minerals: magnesium, calcium and potassium.
- Flavonoids, which are antioxidants that help protect cells from free radical damage
However, it should be noted that the nutrient content of lemons can vary depending on many factors, such as growing method, fruit ripeness, and storage. So the better lemon you buy, the more it will benefit your orchids.
