Culture of orchid leaves in water with garlic and it’s amazing how many roots grew quickly!
Orchids are beautiful and delicate plants that require specific care to develop well. A surprising and effective method for spreading orchids is to grow leaves in water with the addition of garlic. You will be amazed at the speed at which the roots develop thanks to this technique.
Materials required:
- Orchid leaves
- Garlic
- Water
- Transparent containers
- Clean scissors
Steps to follow:
Here is how to grow orchid leaves in water with garlic:
- Preparation of leaves: Select healthy orchid leaves and cut them into pieces about 5-7 cm long. Make sure that each piece contains at least one knot, because it is from there that the roots will form.
- Water preparation: Fill transparent containers with water at room temperature. You can add a few cloves of garlic crushed in water to promote root growth.
- Placement of leaves: Place the pieces of leaves of orchids in the water, ensuring that the knots are completely immersed. Make sure you change water regularly to avoid stagnation.
- Observation and maintenance: Place the containers in a bright place but away from the direct sun. Monitor regularly the evolution of the roots and ensure that the water is always clean. Add fresh water if necessary.
- Transplantation: Once the roots have grown and new leaves begin to form, you can consider transplanting the new seedlings into individual pots with a substrate suitable for orchids.
With a little patience and care, you will be surprised how quickly the roots of orchid leaves grow in water with garlic. This method of propagation can be an exciting and original way to enlarge your collection of orchids.