With everyday ingredients, you strengthen your plants and ensure beautiful flowers all year round.
If you love taking care of your plants and orchids, you will love this homemade fertilizer.
The idea is simple: use ingredients that you probably already have at home to stimulate growth, flowering and strengthening of roots — in an affordable, ecological and safe way.
They are practical, economical and natural solutions to ensure that your plants receive the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy.
Let’s learn how to prepare this natural fertilizer and understand the best way to use it?
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
- 1 liter of boiling water
- 2 tablespoons of oats
Preparation and use method:
In a jar, place the coffee powder and add 500 ml of boiling water. Stir well, cover and let the infusion rest until it cools completely.
In another container, mix the oats with the remaining 500 ml of boiling water. Stir well and let stand for about 2 hours, until cool.
Strain both infusions to remove any solid residue. Then, mix the two liquids in equal parts.
Application Method 1: Cleaning the Leaves
Dampen a cotton ball or soft cloth with the solution and carefully wipe the orchid leaves, both top and bottom.
This cleaning removes dirt, mold and insects, allowing the plant to breathe better.
Coffee, rich in nitrogen and with antibacterial properties, helps keep leaves healthy and shiny, as well as keeping pests away and promoting photosynthesis.
It is recommended to repeat this process 1 to 2 times a month.
Application method 2: Root watering
When the roots are white, this is the ideal time to apply the nutrient solution.
You can use a spray bottle or pour it directly onto the substrate, ensuring that the mixture penetrates well.
To enhance the effect, immerse the orchid pot in the solution for about 20 minutes, once a month.
Then, place it in a well-lit place, with diffused light, to further stimulate photosynthesis.
Results and benefits:
After about 3 weeks of regular use, you will notice the emergence of new, strong, healthy roots — a sign that the plant is absorbing the nutrients well.
This process contributes to:
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- Greener, more attractive leaves
- Accelerated growth
- More beautiful, vibrant and long-lasting flowers
- Greater plant stability
- Better cellular respiration
- Ideal conditions for constant flowering
This homemade fertilizer is a simple and effective way to strengthen your orchids and other plants, using what you already have at home. Try it and see the results!