For all orchids in October — a must: add 3 drops to the water — and even an old flower stalk will wake up and stretch upwards

A folk remedy for flowering orchids

October is not the time to put orchids in the shade, but rather the moment when they need a little support. After flowering, the plant seems tired: the leaves turn pale and growth stops. But in fact, the orchid is already ‘thinking’ about new buds, it just lacks one component.

Take a regular banana peel. Pour a litre of warm water over it, leave it for a day, then strain. When watering, add just three or four drops of this infusion to the water. Do this once every two weeks in October and November.

Banana peel is rich in potassium and phosphorus — the very elements that trigger the formation of flower stalks. At the same time, the remedy is completely natural, does not burn the roots and does not cause overfeeding. After a month, small green buds will appear on the old flower stalk or at the base of the leaves.

The main thing is not to overdo it. Orchids do not like ‘rich’ fertiliser. Three drops of infusion per litre of water is enough for the plant to gain strength and bloom by the New Year.

Question-answer:

• How often should I water an orchid with infusion in October?
• Once every 10–14 days is enough. Orchids do not need frequent feeding at this time.
• Should you stop feeding orchids when a bud appears?
• No, you can continue until the buds bloom. A little potassium helps the flowers to be larger and last longer.