Lime and cinnamon: 2 healing ingredients for orchids

Orchids are a genus of plants belonging to the Orchidaceae family. They are known for their beauty and variety of flowers. Orchids are symbiotic plants, meaning they live in symbiosis with other plants or microorganisms.

Some species of orchids grow on trees , others grow in the ground. Orchids are grown as ornamental plants throughout the world.

But these plants are also very delicate and fragile , so they can often have problems that prevent their growth or cause them to wither. . So let’s see what to do to get them back to health. We will only need half a lemon , a tablespoon of cinnamon and some scissors.< /span>

Orchids fit with cinnamon and lime

First check the soil for moss or pests . Then go on to check the roots, cut the dry ones and untangle the intertwined ones. Now rub a little cinnamon with your fingers on the cut roots. Then cut the lime in half and rub it over the leaves. Repot the orchid in the pot using soil suitable for this type of plant.

At this point we can also prepare a completely natural fertilizer . In recent years, with increasing attention to environmental impact and sustainability, there is a growing trend to turn to organic food waste  to prepare a < /span>  nutritious and fertilizer.compost

You have often heard about food peels, coffee grounds, dried leaves, and you have learned and tasted how beneficial these remains can be for plants.

Producing compost at home is not difficult at all, the important thing is to get a composter , capable of decomposing even the bad odors produced by compost. waste.

Any organic product can be an effective fertilizer for your orchids. All you have to do is let ferment the organic waste and estimate the amount to use depending on the type of plant.