Orchids, the trick to make them last forever: they have never been so luxuriant and strong

Orchids are undoubtedly among the most beautiful and elegant indoor plants. Keeping them beautiful and lush requires careful care, the  use of fertilizers  and the right doses of water and light. Not to mention the flowering, which only appears if the plant is in excellent condition. They are not exactly plants for everyone, that’s for sure, but with the right precautions, it is possible to make them last a very long time. Let’s see how to do it with a  DIY method.

Orchids, fascinating indoor plants

Until a few years ago,  growing orchids  was reserved for a few, because the plants cost a lot of money and above all required a greenhouse.

Over the years,  many varieties of orchids have been imported  , even from colder countries, which therefore adapt very well to growing in apartments without requiring specific equipment. This, added to the hybrid species created by researchers, has made orchids much more popular and cheaper. In fact, originally, orchids are tropical plants native to Asia and America and can reach up to 60 cm in height.  Their care does not require daily attention but this does not mean that they are simple  .

In fact, there are many orchid fertilizers on the market to keep them in top shape.
For a more economical solution, you can opt for a homemade fertilizer. You will only need one main ingredient: a small potato.

Making an economical and effective fertilizer

To give  your orchids the right vigor  you will only need a small potato (in reality you need 20 grams) and a liter of water.

But why a potato?

Perhaps few people know that potatoes are tubers with excellent properties even outside the kitchen. In particular, they are widely used in gardening for their excellent fertilizing properties. For example, potato peelings can be added to ordinary soil as a  natural fertilizer.
Potatoes contain potassium, which helps plants grow strong and lush, but especially during flowering.

Even  halved potatoes  are often used to create cuttings of other plants such as roses or geraniums, thus acting as a real « incubator » for the development of the roots of the cutting.
But now let’s see how this tuber with many properties can help us make our orchids lush.

How to Use a Potato to Make Orchid Fertilizer

To make your own  orchid fertilizer,  simply cut 20 grams of potato into pieces, put it in the blender and add a liter of strictly non-calcareous water.

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Blend until smooth. Using a strainer, filter the liquid to remove any residue and pour it into a  spray bottle.

All you have to do is  spray the mixture generously  on the leaves and roots of your orchids twice a month to make the plant stronger and healthier.

The best times for this procedure are in the morning or early afternoon. Obviously, what is left of our homemade fertilizer can also be used for other plants, they  will undoubtedly benefit greatly from it.