How do you ensure that orchids last a long time naturally? Here’s the low-cost trick to keep your plants strong and lush.

Orchids, fascinating houseplants

Until a few years ago, the cultivation of orchids was for the few, as the plants were very expensive and required a greenhouse.

Over the years, many orchid species have been imported, including from colder countries, which are therefore very suitable for growing indoors without the need for special equipment. This and the hybrid species created by researchers have meant that orchids have become much more popular and less expensive. In fact, orchids are originally tropical plants from Asia and America and can reach heights of up to 60 cm. Their care does not require daily attention, but that does not mean it is easy. In fact, there are many orchid fertilizers on the market to help them perform at their best. For a more economical solution, you can opt for a homemade fertilizer. You only need one main ingredient: a small potato.

Make an economical and effective fertilizer

To give your orchids the right vitality, all you need is a small potato (actually 20 grams) and a liter of water. But why a potato?

Perhaps only a few people know that potatoes are also tubers with excellent properties outside the kitchen. They are often used in horticulture in particular due to their excellent fertilizing properties. For example, potato peelings can be added to ordinary soil as a natural fertilizer. Potatoes contain potassium, which helps plants to grow strong and lush, but above all it helps them during flowering. Even halved potatoes are often used to make cuttings of other plants such as roses or geraniums, acting as a real “incubator” for the development of the cuttings’ roots. But now let’s see how this tuber with its many properties can help us make our orchids grow luxuriantly.

How to make orchid fertilizer from a potato

To make your own fertilizer for orchids, all you have to do is cut 20 grams of potatoes into pieces, put them in the blender and add a liter of strictly lime-free water. Run the blender until you have a smooth mixture. Filter the liquid using a sieve to remove any residue and pour it into a bottle using an atomizer.

Now you only need to spray the mixture generously on the leaves and roots of your orchids twice a month to make the plant grow stronger and healthier. The best time to do this is in the morning or early afternoon. Of course, the leftovers of our homemade fertilizer can also be used for other plants, they will undoubtedly benefit greatly from it.