Orchid lovers, discover how baking soda can work miracles on your favorite plants!
Baking soda: a precious ally for your orchids
THE baking soda, this product found in all kitchens, is well known for its many uses in cleaning and hygiene. But did you know that it can also be a real treasure for your orchids? Indeed, thanks to its natural properties, it helps improve the health and beauty of these delicate plants.
Its little-known benefits for orchids
- Stimulates the growth of roots and new shoots
- Improves flowering and extends its duration
- Promotes nutrient absorption by roots
- Helps fight certain fungal and bacterial diseases
How to use baking soda for your orchids?
To take full advantage of the benefits of baking soda on your orchids, here are some practical tips to follow:
- Dilute a teaspoon of bicarbonate in a liter of lukewarm water. It is important to mix the solution well so that the bicarbonate is well dissolved.
- Water your orchids with this solution once a month. You can also spray the solution on leaves and aerial roots to prevent disease and promote nutrient absorption.
- Change the water in your mixture regularly. Do not use the same solution for several weeks, as this can cause your orchids’ pH imbalance and harm their health.
Precautions to take
Even though baking soda is a natural and harmless product, some precautions should be followed:
- Be careful not to overwater your orchids with the solution, as this can cause excess moisture and encourage the development of fungal diseases.
- Always check the reaction of your orchids before applying baking soda widely. Some species may be more sensitive to pH changes than others.
Baking soda: an economical and ecological asset
Using baking soda to care for your orchids has several advantages in terms of economy and ecology:
- It is an inexpensive, easy to find and versatile product
- It advantageously replaces fertilizers and chemical products, which are often more expensive and harmful to the environment.
- It helps to reduce the quantity of plastic waste generated by the purchase of specific cleaning products
So, with baking soda, you can take care of your orchids while preserving your wallet and our planet.