Orchids grow poorly in autumn; use the "humble care" method and add 1 ingredient to the pot, and the shoots will grow vigorously and not attract pests

Orchids have long been known by the fine name "gentleman." In ancient times, many literati and scholars praised orchids with poems, songs, and prose, and of course, the elegant flowers of the orchid plant also naturally appeared in the works of painters. But nowadays, even if they are not literati or scholars, people like to keep a few pots of orchids at home to show that they live a quality life.

But not everyone who grows orchids can grow them well. Many orchid growers want to give orchids the best, yet they still fail to grow them well, with thin, small leaves and no flowers, and they can only envy their friends. If "rich care" for orchids does not work, why not try "humble care"? Many orchid owners have also tried this method and had some unexpected gains. Let's take a look at how to do it.

This "humble care" mainly means adding 1 ingredient to orchids, and that ingredient is bone meal. This is because bones are rich in elements such as phosphorus and potassium, and these elements are very suitable for orchid growth. They not only supplement nutrients but also increase air permeability and drainage. By then, not only will the orchid leaves be emerald green and thick, but the flowers will also be more vivid and beautiful.

How do you make bone meal? First collect the bones, then soak them in boiling water to wash away the salt, then simmer them in a pressure cooker until the meat separates from the bones, then take the bones out into the sun to dry. After they are dried, crush them directly and store them for later use.

How do you use it? When repotting, we can put a layer at the bottom of the pot as a base material, or we can dig a few small holes around the edge of the orchid pot, with the depth preferably 1/4-1/3 of the flowerpot. Then bury 2-3 spoonfuls of crushed bone in each small hole. By the time the crushed bone ferments in the soil and releases nutrients, it can promote orchid root growth.

Some orchid owners will wonder: this makes the orchid strong, but will it easily attract pests? If the flowerpot temporarily has no pests, just sprinkle a little on the soil surface. If there are many pests, it is recommended to dig a few small holes along the edge of the pot and bury part of it in, so that no matter what kind of pest it is, none will come over.

After making the orchid strong, to make it more handsome and sprout more, use it together with an organic nutrient solution specially made for orchids. This organic nutrient solution is made from sugarcane bagasse fermented by microorganisms, purely plant-based fermentation, with zero added hormones, and orchid roots can absorb it well. Growing orchids at home with this kind of environmentally friendly green fertilizer is also relatively reassuring.

After a summer, I believe many orchid growers' plants have tragically died. Whether the team can grow stronger next year depends greatly on autumn care.