Potato decoction for orchids: how to make them produce a flower stalk

Orchid is a beautiful and elegant plant that can become a decoration for any interior. But how to care for an orchid so that it pleases with its bloom?

There are many ways to feed an orchid, but one of the most unusual and effective is to use potatoes. Yes, you heard right, a regular potato can help an orchid bloom like never before.

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to care for orchids.

Why Potatoes Are Good for Orchids

Potato is a tuber that contains many nutrients such as starch, sugars, vitamins and minerals.

When the potato comes into contact with water, it begins to release these substances into a solution that can be used to feed the orchid.

Potato solution promotes the growth and development of orchid roots, stems and leaves, and also stimulates the formation of buds and flowers.

In addition, the potato solution has a slightly acidic reaction, which is suitable for most types of orchids.

How to feed an orchid with potatoes

To feed an orchid with potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1-2 medium-sized potatoes;

• 1 liter of water;

• 1 teaspoon of sugar;

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Method of preparation and use:

• Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into small pieces.

• Boil the potatoes in a saucepan, filling it with water and bringing it to a boil.

• Cook the potatoes over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until soft.

• Remove the potatoes and discard the water they were boiled in.

• Add sugar and lemon juice to water and stir.

• Cool the solution to room temperature.

• Use orchid watering solution instead of regular water.

• Feed the orchid with a potato solution twice a month during the period of active growth and flowering.

Conclusion

Feeding orchids with potatoes is a simple and inexpensive way to improve the health and beauty of the plant.

Potato solution contains many nutrients that promote the growth and development of the orchid, and also stimulate the formation of buds and flowers.

Try this method and your orchid will bloom like never before.

Previously we talked about how to care for a ficus during the cold season.