Growing orchids is easy if you follow these little tips. To have them healthy and lush like in nurseries, it is necessary to prepare this homemade fertilizer.
Today the orchid is an indoor plant, but even if it is found at home it needs some precautions to always be healthy and lush, like those in nurseries. In nature there are different species of this plant, around 25,000, but in general these are the things to keep in mind to have a healthy plant.
The main factors are therefore temperature, light and position . When positioning it, remember to keep it away from radiators and drafts. You can then place it on the windowsill, but make sure it does not receive direct sunlight. Its ideal temperature, however, is around 20°C.
Another factor is the use of fertilizers . In this way you will obtain a healthy plant, with new, green leaves and active roots. It is important to choose the right and natural one to use at regular intervals. Now we will see how to make orchids that bloom like those found in florists.
Fertilizer for flowering orchids
As we have just said, fertilizer for plants is very important, and now we will see how to make a special one for orchids with potato peels . Potatoes are useful for the development of the orchid because they contain potassium, calcium and some vitamins such as B and C.
Furthermore, potato peel has the property of being an antioxidant, and for this reason it helps the orchid leaves to remain alive and hard, and protects them from some diseases such as fungi.
First you need to wash and peel 2 medium or large potatoes, then put them in a blender with about 400 ml of water. Use the blender and reduce to a slightly thick mixture. At this point you need to separate the mashed potato peels from the liquid using a strainer.
The puree we have separated can be used for all plants in the house, except orchids, by adding water after letting it sit overnight. For orchids, take the liquid from the potato peel