How to fertilize an orchid with lemon for abundant flowering - neighbors will gasp at such beauty

02.05.2023 05:30

Orchid is a beautiful and capricious plant that requires special care. One of the important aspects of care is fertilizing, which promotes lush growth and flowering of the orchid.

Among the different types of fertilizers, lemon fertilizer stands out, which has a number of advantages for the tropical flower.

Lemon fertilizer for orchids is a natural and affordable way to enrich the plant with essential substances.

Lemon contains carbon, oxygen, vitamin C and other useful components that strengthen the orchid's immunity, protect it from fungi and bacteria, stimulate the formation of buds and improve the color of the petals.

To prepare lemon fertilizer for orchids, you need to mix 3 liters of warm water (no higher than 30 degrees) and 100 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Orchid
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It is recommended to water the orchid with such a strong solution once every six weeks. Watering should be done using the immersion method: lower the pot with the plant into a container with the solution for 15-30 minutes, and then let the excess liquid drain.

Lemon fertilizer can also be used to wipe orchid leaves from dust and dirt.

To do this, you need to dilute one third of a teaspoon of citric acid in a liter of warm water and wipe each leaf with a napkin or cotton pad soaked in the solution. This will help clean the leaves and saturate them with oxygen.

Lemon fertilizer for orchids is a simple and effective way to maintain the health and beauty of an exotic plant. With regular use of this product, the orchid will delight its owners with lush greenery and lush flowers.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor