If your orchids are looking limp and lackluster, with no blooms in sight, don’t give up on them just yet! Adding a little lemon juice to your care routine can do wonders. Read on to find out the benefits of using lemon juice on orchids and how to use it properly for optimal results.
Why lemon juice promotes the growth of orchids
- Orchids naturally grow in humid, tropical climates, so creating an acidic environment supports healthy growth
- The acid fights insects and pests
- Lemon juice strengthens the roots and prevents degradation
- Its antioxidants and nutrients such as potassium and vitamin C nourish the leaves and revitalize the plants
“Lemon juice stimulates the flowering of indoor orchids.”
Water orchids with diluted lemon juice
- Unlike most plants, orchids thrive in acidic soils
- By adding a few drops of lemon juice to the water, an optimal pH environment is created
Here is a simple technique:
- Pour 7 ounces of warm water into a cup
- Mix in 10 drops of fresh lemon juice
- Let the orchid soak for 30 minutes
- Return the orchid to its normal place
“Use this lemon water no more than once a month.”
Give orchid leaves a lemon bath
- Wipe the leaves with a cotton pad dipped in lemon water
- Use 10 drops of lemon juice per 6.7 ounces of water
- Carefully coat all sides of the leaves
- Avoid getting the solution between the leaves or into the crown
- For best results repeat every month
Give your orchids a refreshing lemon juice drink or leaf wipe once a month. This simple trick will boost their health, accelerate growth and stimulate lush flowering, for which they will surely thank you. Just be careful not to overdo it!
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