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How to feed an orchid to make it bloom: fertilizer from waste
15.12.2023 12:49
If the orchid does not bloom, it will be for a long time. In such cases, advisers recommend choosing a good place, changing the substrate, pot and using fertilizers.
But is it worth spending money on expensive fertilizers if no one guarantees that they will change the capricious nature of the flower?
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told what kind of fertilizer can be prepared for orchids at home.
Florists know that houseplants respond well to fertilizers made from banana peels, eggshells and coffee grounds.
This article will discuss coffee feeding of orchids.
What are the benefits of coffee grounds?
It contains nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, i.e. all the substances necessary for the growth, development and flowering of plants.
Due to its structure, the additive does not impair air circulation in the substrate and does not lead to moisture stagnation.
How to use
The thick mixture is added directly to the substrate, either on top or embedded in the soil.
You can use other organic fertilizers together with it.
However, it should not be added frequently to the orchid because the additive increases acidity.
It is also important to remember that folk remedies cannot fully replace complex fertilizers.
Earlier we told you what to do if geraniums don’t bloom .
