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 on the ground. Orchids are cultivated as ornamental plants all over 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’ll only need half a  lemon  , a spoonful of  cinnamon  and a pair of scissors.

Orchids fit with cinnamon and lime

First check the  soil  for moss or  pests  . Then move on to check the roots, cut off the dry ones and untangle the intertwined ones. Now rub some cinnamon with your fingers on the cut roots. Then cut the lime in half and rub it on 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 compost . In recent years, with the growing attention to environmental impact and sustainability, there is a growing trend to use organic  food waste   to prepare a   nutritious and fertilising 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 waste.

Any organic product can be an effective fertilizer for your orchids. Simply let  the organic waste ferment  and estimate the amount to use based on the type of plant.