Nurturing orchids: Revive your plants with a homemade remedy
For years, capricious orchids have reigned on windowsills. Just a slight draft, the wrong soil, or inappropriate water can make their dissatisfaction evident. However, this homemade nutrient can do wonders.
Growing orchids is not for the faint-hearted. These plants, although stunning, are very sensitive. When we care for them properly, they reward us with beautiful flowers from which it's hard to tear your eyes away. Some windowsills are graced with a whole spectrum of colours, enclosed in different shapes and sizes of flowers.
Orchids can decorate homes for many years, but they often start to wither. In such a situation, ensuring all care is conducted according to the guidelines is crucial. Orchids prefer a warm and humid climate, which can be quite challenging in the winter season. When the heating season begins, plants may struggle with too dry air. On the other hand, airing out the room can also harm the flowers.
Orchids are struggling. Here's how you can help them
Sometimes, around December and January, orchids begin to decline, their leaves become limp, and the roots slightly soft. This may be a sign that the orchid is... hungry. When the leaves start to yellow, it's the last moment to intervene. How can you help your plant?
At home, you can prepare two incredibly simple nutrients for orchids that will make them grow beautifully and even start producing more buds.
Homemade nutrient for orchids? It's simple
All you need to do is mix half a cup (125 mL) of water, a teaspoon of honey, sugar, and lemon juice in a jar. With this syrup, rub the leaves, which will quickly become beautiful again. The strengthened plant will start producing new buds. It's worth adding lemon juice to the water you occasionally use for watering the orchids. This will acidify the soil, and the plant will become stronger.
You can prepare an infusion of red onion to further nourish the orchid. For this, take the peels from two red onions and pour boiling water over them. After straining, you can water the flower the next day with this infusion. Just a few drops per watering can. Do this once a week. The first effects should be visible after two weeks.
