Welcome! If you want orchids to grow many spikes, orchids bloom a lot, have vibrant colors and always grow healthily. It is necessary to supplement adequate nutrients for the roots and leaves.
I will share with you another way to make natural fertilizer for orchids from corn cobs. This method is extremely simple and easy to do. It can be applied to care for any orchids in your garden.
The Corn Power
Helps flowers last longer in color, standard in form, and flower quality is also increased. When used properly, it helps promote spike growth and blooming. As a result of applying this method, orchid roots will grow quickly I used 1 ear of corn. After separating the kernels to eat, we will keep the corn cob. Cut the corn cob into small pieces. Then put it in the jar. Add 1 liter of boiling water. Cover and soak for 30 minutes so that the nutrients in the corn cob are dissolved into the water. Next, filter the water to soak the corn cobs. The rest we will dry for long-term preservation and gradual use. Add 1 liter of water. Then divide the fertilizer water into small bottles for easy use 4 ways to care for orchids from corn cobs.
METHOD 1: Wipe the top and bottom of the leaves with this liquid fertilizer. This method helps clean dirt and plants photosynthesize better. The active antibacterial ingredient Beta sitosterol in corn cobs will prevent fungi and bacteria from harming orchid leaves, Leaves will always be healthy and grow well.
METHOD 2 : Spray this liquid fertilizer on the entire orchid plant 1-2 times a month. Helps promote photosynthesis, causing the chlorophyll content in leaves to increase, thereby making the leaves green and shiny, without yellowing.
METHOD 3: Water this liquid fertilizer directly at the base of the plant. Sugar in corn cobs helps promote rooting, plant roots will be stronger and grow better.
METHOD 4: Use corn cobs to grow orchids Corn cobs make the soil more porous and breathable, without worrying about soil compaction. Use staples to secure the orchid Try this method to care for your orchids.
