Can you water an orchid with soda: what gardeners say

05.04.2024 05:30

Even a very weak orchid will grow and bloom if you add baking soda to the water for watering.

How to properly water an orchid with water and soda, says the expert of the online publication Belnovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

Why water an orchid with water and soda

By maintaining an optimal pH level, soda helps the orchid absorb nutrients more efficiently.

If you regularly water your orchid with water and soda, the flower will grow faster, and the flowering will become more lush and long-lasting.

In addition, soda has an antibacterial effect, the orchid will be less likely to get sick.

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It is recommended to water the orchid with water and soda once a week. One tablespoon of soda is needed per liter of water.

Earlier, the expert told how to protect roses from aphids using laundry soap.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti