How to create a banana bark fertilizer to feed your orchids
Orchids are delicate plants and require special care to fully flourish. A natural and effective fertilizer that you can prepare to feed your orchids is the one based on banana bark. Here’s how to create it:
Ingredients:
- Banana bark (preferably organic)
- Filtered water
- A glass container
- A mixer or hammer
Steps to follow:
- Preparation of banana bark: First remove the skin from the bananas and keep the bark. You can let them dry in the sun for a few days to facilitate grinding.
- Bark grinding: Once the bark is dried, use a blender or hammer to cut it into small pieces. Be careful not to crush them too finely.
- Bark Maceration: Place crushed banana bark in a glass container and cover with filtered water. Let them macerate for about a week at room temperature.
- Filtration and use: After a week, filter the liquid obtained to remove the bark residue. You will get a natural liquid fertilizer based on banana bark ready to be used for your orchids.
Use of fertilizer:
Use this natural fertilizer based on banana bark to feed your orchids about once a month. Dilute a small amount of fertilizer in water before applying it to the substrate of your orchids. Be careful not to abuse it, as excess fertilizer can damage the sensitive roots of orchids.
With this simple natural fertilizer to prepare, your orchids will benefit from the nutrients necessary for their growth and flowering. Be sure to observe the reactions of your plants and adapt the use of fertilizer accordingly to ensure their health and beauty.