Orchid does not bloom: how to water it so that it produces flowers

05.01.2024 21:31

The orchid will bloom profusely and for a long time even in winter if you feed it with certain fertilizers.

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, talks about two fertilizers that help stimulate orchid flowering.

How to make an orchid bloom

The first option is an infusion of banana peel. It contains a large amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and magnesium.

We wash the peel, pour boiled water over it, cooled to 40 degrees, cover with a lid and put it in a dark place for three days.

After three days, strain and dilute with water in a 1:1 ratio.

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The second option is an infusion of onion peel. It contains many phytoncides, carotene, vitamins and minerals, and also has an antibacterial effect.

Pour hot water over the husk, leave for 6 minutes, cool, strain. It is enough to use once a month.

Earlier, the expert told which exotic crops can be grown in the middle zone.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti