How to make orchids last naturally? Here’s the economical trick to make your plants strong and lush.
Orchids are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and elegant houseplants. To keep them beautiful and lush, careful care is required, the use of fertilizers and the right dosage of water and light. Not to mention flowering, which only occurs when the plant is in excellent condition. Certainly they are not for everyone, but with the right precautions it is possible to make them last for a long time. Let’s see how to do it with a do-it-yourself method.
Orchids, fascinating houseplants
Until a few years ago, the cultivation of orchids was intended for few, as the plants entailed considerable costs and, above all, required a greenhouse.
Over the years, numerous orchid species have also been imported from colder countries, making them very suitable for growing in apartments without the need for special equipment. This, together with the hybrid species created by researchers, has made orchids much more popular and less expensive. In fact, orchids are originally tropical plants from Asia and America and can reach heights of up to 60 cm. Its care does not require daily attention, but that does not mean that it is easy .
In fact, there are many orchid fertilizers on the market to keep them in their best condition.
For a cheaper solution, you can opt for a homemade fertilizer. You only need one main ingredient: a small potato.
Produce an economical and effective fertilizer.
To give your orchids the right vitality , all you need is a small potato (in fact, you need 20 grams) and a liter of water.
But why a potato?
Perhaps few people know that potatoes are tubers with excellent properties even outside the kitchen. In particular, they are widely used in gardening due to their excellent fertilizing properties. For example, potato peels can be added to ordinary soil as a natural fertilizer.
Potatoes contain potassium, which helps plants to grow strong and lush, but above all it helps them during flowering.
Even halved potatoes are often used to make cuttings of other plants such as roses or geraniums, thus acting as a real “incubator” for the development of the cutting’s roots.
But now let’s see how this tuber, with its numerous properties, can help our orchids grow luxuriantly.
How to make orchid fertilizer from a potato.
To make your own fertilizer for orchids, simply cut 20 grams of potatoes into pieces, put them in the blender and add one liter of pure lime-free water.
Turn on the blender until you get a smooth mixture. Filter the liquid with a sieve to remove any residue and pour it into a spray bottle.
Now all you have to do is spray the mixture generously on the leaves and roots of your orchids twice a month to help the plant grow stronger and healthier.
The best time to do this is in the morning or early afternoon. Of course, we can also use the remains of our homemade fertilizer for other plants, which will undoubtedly benefit greatly.