Orchid is an exotic and beautiful plant that can decorate any interior.
However, in order for the orchid to delight you with its bright and fragrant flowers, it needs special care and feeding.
There are many ways to fertilize an orchid, but one of the most unusual and effective is to use potatoes, Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Why Potatoes Are Good for Orchids
Potatoes are not only a nutritious and tasty product, but also a valuable source of nutrients for plants.
Potatoes contain starch, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and microelements that promote the growth and development of orchids.
Potatoes also help improve soil structure, increase humidity and create the optimal acidity level for the orchid.
How to Fertilize an Orchid with Potatoes
To fertilize an orchid with potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1-2 potatoes;
- 1 liter of water;
- 1 teaspoon sugar;
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
Method of preparation and use:
- Cut the potatoes into small pieces and pour water over them. Add sugar and lemon juice. Mix and leave to infuse for 2-3 days in a dark place.
- Strain the resulting solution and dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:10.
- Water the orchid with the resulting fertilizer twice a month during the period of active growth and flowering.
- Store any remaining fertilizer in the refrigerator for no more than two weeks.
What effect to expect
After fertilizing your orchid with potatoes, you will notice that it will become healthier and more beautiful.
It will grow better, form new shoots and flower stems, and bloom more abundantly and longer.
Potato fertilizer will also help your orchid survive stress caused by transplantation, drought or disease.
Earlier, the expert told how to rejuvenate old rose bushes.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
