Try to Make Organic Fertilizer for Orchid
Orchids are tropical plants that exist in more than 25,000
varieties. They grow in a wide range of environments, from rain forests; some
types grow in soil, while others grow on the trees bark, taking their
nourishment from the air and moisture around the trees, as well as from bits of
decaying organic matter. As with all plants, orchids require nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium to grow. Although they require little fertilizing,
providing proper nutrients will help them to thrive, and you can make your own
orchid fertilizer.
Need Some Nitrogen:
Coffee grounds or Tea ground is vest source of Nitrogen
Place ½ lb. used Tea or coffee grounds into a 5-gallon
bucket. Fill the bucket with water and allow the mixture to sit overnight.
Filter out the grounds with cheesecloth. Discard the grounds, keeping the
liquid.
Then Collect Some Calcium
Collect 20 Banana peels and 10 Egg shells, Let them totally dry
out, and grind them breaking them up to a fine powder if possible. Place the
ground up shells in a jar with water and allow them to soak for 3days. Filter
out the powder with cheesecloth and discard it. The remaining water is a rich
source of calcium for plants.
And Collect Some Potassium
Dilute 1 tsp. plain molasses in
Add equal amounts of Tea/coffee grounds water, eggshell
water and molasses water to a 5-gallon bucket.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Dilute the solution by half and
apply to the orchid growing medium in place of watering. Fertilize monthly with
the mixture. Store any leftover mixture in covered containers in a cool place
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