Water your orchids with these three kinds of water, and the effect is comparable to nutrient solution

Many flower lovers prefer growing orchids. Since ancient times, orchids have been the symbol of purity and elegance, and a symbol of noble character. Orchids have an elegant and mysterious fragrance that no other flower in the world can match, full of a refined aura. At the same time, orchids are also a kind of flower that greatly tests your care skills. If you grow them well, orchids will produce flowers of different colors and distinctive charms, making your home especially charming; but if you make a mistake in care, orchids will yellow and rot at the roots in no time, and their ornamental effect will be greatly reduced.

To grow orchids well, watering is a crucial part. In daily care, you need to keep the soil environment moist. If water accumulates in the pot, it easily causes root rot, and if the soil is too dry, the leaves will yellow and shrivel. It is also recommended not to use tap water directly to water orchids, as it easily causes soil compaction and leads to scorched tips and withering. Below, the editor introduces several kinds of water commonly found in daily life. If you use them to care for orchids, the effect is comparable to nutrient solution, with good fertility and amazing results.

1. Water soaked with fruit peel

Fill a bucket with some tap water, then put in some washed fruit peels, such as citrus peel, apple peel, etc. They can speed up the absorption of chlorine and other substances in tap water, change the smell and nature of the water, and the fruit peels themselves contain good nutrients, which are beneficial to plant growth.

Note that after putting the fruit peels into the water, take them out after about one or two days. Never let the fruit peels rot in the water, lest they pollute the clear water and bring bacteria and viruses, which would instead have a negative impact on orchid growth.

2. Rice washing water

Rice washing water is a rare good material for growing orchids. It is overall weakly acidic and rich in phosphorus and potassium. Using rice washing water to grow orchids can not only speed up the growth of the flowers, but also enhance the disease resistance of orchids, making their leaves green and flowers fragrant, and making them more robust.

I believe all flower lovers already know the method of fermenting rice washing water, so the editor will not repeat it here. What must be emphasized is that when using rice washing water to water orchids, be sure to dilute it with clear water first, keeping the ratio at about 1:3. During the growing season, water once a week, and after November, water once every half month.

3. Diluted rice vinegar

The soil salinity and alkalinity most suitable for orchid survival is around 6, and ordinary northern soil cannot meet this requirement. At such times, you can dilute rice vinegar with a lot of clear water, which can solve this problem well.

Note that it is best to choose rice vinegar that contains no salt, then dilute it with clear water about 200 times. If it is too concentrated, it will instead have the opposite effect. Watering with the diluted rice vinegar solution about once every three months can not only improve the pH of the soil, but also disinfect and sterilize, promoting healthy growth of orchids.

Precautions

1. Of the three kinds of water above, apart from the fruit peel soaking water, the other two are fertilizer water. Pay attention to the timing and frequency of use, and never use them routinely;

2. Besides these, the most suitable water in nature for growing orchids is rainwater and snow water, which are beneficial to the growth and development of orchids and enhance their ornamental value;

3. Never use well water, soapy water, sewage, tea water, etc. to water orchids. In mild cases, they will become sick and wilt, and in severe cases, they may cause the orchids to wither and die.