Keeping your winter orchids blooming: Coffee as a secret ally
Winter can be a challenging time for orchids. Due to dry air, they can quickly start to wither. However, with proper care, you can help them thrive. We have an excellent method to create the right conditions so they can flourish with flowers.
Orchids often lose their beauty in winter. Many Canadians love them, but keeping them in top shape requires effort. Excessive heat from a radiator, drafts from a window opened to ventilate the room, or dry air in a heated home can harm them.
To maintain their stunning appearance, it is essential to protect them from excessively dry air by ensuring the soil's moisture. We have a surprising method for this.
How to provide orchids with ideal humidity
The key to excellent orchid health involves a habit familiar to many Canadians—drinking coffee. Two related things can make your plants flourish. Firstly, we recommend using a coffee filter.
It serves as a natural drainage system, retaining moisture and capturing fine impurities. This ensures that orchids have a consistent water supply, which is crucial for their health. The substrate must remain consistently moist but not overly saturated.
Natural fertilizers for orchids
Beyond water, orchids also require nutrients. Coffee grounds are perfect for this, as they are rich in nitrogen, which promotes blooming. You can mix them with water and water the plants once a week. The coffee grounds can also be dried and added to the soil to improve its structure.
Regular use of these natural fertilizers strengthens the root system, enabling orchids to be covered with flowers even in less favourable conditions.
With the right approach and knowledge, orchids can be an ornamental feature in your home all year long. Understanding their needs, such as appropriate temperature and humidity, and following simple care principles allows you to enjoy their unique beauty for many years.
