Save and feed your orchids with tea compost!

Orchids are delicate plants that require specific care to flourish. To keep them healthy and promote their growth, it is essential to provide them with the necessary nutrients. A great way to save money while feeding your orchids is to use tea compost.

Tea compost is a natural and ecological fertilizer made from kitchen and garden waste. In addition to being good for the environment, it provides plants with a rich source of nutrients to help them develop. Here’s how to prepare and use tea compost for your orchids:

Materials required:

  • A bucket or container
  • Kitchen waste (fruit and vegetable peels, coffee marc, egg shells, etc.)
  • Garden waste (dead leaves, lawn mowers, small branches, etc.)
  • Water
  • A sieve

Tea compost preparation steps:

  1. Fill the bucket or container with an equal amount of kitchen waste and garden waste.
  2. Add water to cover the waste, then mix well.
  3. Cover the bucket and let rest for 24 to 48 hours to release nutrients into the water.
  4. Once the rest time has elapsed, filter the mixture with a sieve to obtain the liquid tea compost.

Using tea compost for your orchids:

Once your tea compost is ready, dilute it with water to get a slightly coloured solution. Be careful not to make it too concentrated to avoid burning the roots of your orchids. Water your orchids with this solution once a month to feed them deeply.

You can also use tea compost as a leaf spray to bring nutrients directly to the leaves of your orchids. Lightly spray the solution on the leaves every fortnight to keep your plants healthy and promote their growth.

Additional advice:

  • Be careful not to leave excess water stagnant in the pot of your orchids, as this could cause root diseases.
  • Place your orchids in a bright place without direct exposure to the sun to promote their flowering.
  • Regularly clean the leaves of your orchids with a damp cloth to avoid the accumulation of dust that could hinder their ability to absorb light.

By following these tips and using tea compost to feed your orchids, you can save money while offering your plants the nutrients they need to thrive. Enjoy the beauty of your healthy orchids and be seduced by their spectacular flowering!