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However, to obtain optimal flowering, water is not enough , in fact, you need the right fertilizer to stimulate flower growth. It is clear that water represents something inevitable for orchids, but by itself it does not give the plant what it needs to bloom splendidly.
In the course of growth, therefore, you must add the necessary elements to stimulate growth and you can do this by watering, which you must do with the appropriate liquid. Here are some perfect solutions for watering orchids with a liquid fertilizer that will allow you to achieve lush growth!
green tea
An excellent fertilizer for growing orchids and achieving lush flowering is green tea. Effective in keeping them healthy and strong, green tea is capable of stimulating flowering and giving you magnificent flowers.

Rich in minerals important for growth such as potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen , green tea acts as a natural fertilizer and to get the right liquid solution to ensure plant well-being , here is what you need to do:
- Soak some green tea leaves in hot water
- Let the infusion cool
- Use the solution to water the orchids.
You can use liquid fertilizer once a month , both in spring and summer, but do not overdo it , because otherwise you would cause the leaves and flowers to fall . You can also choose to use the contents of the green tea bags and sprinkle it over the soil in the pot.

rice cooking water
Rice cooking water is also an excellent natural fertilizer for plants. Rich in starch, potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen , this fertilizer promotes plant growth, increases the photosynthesis process and promotes the growth of good bacteria in the soil.
Simply collect the water where you cook the rice , let it cool and then use it to water the orchids. In addition to the cooking water for rice, other foods that contain a lot of starch are pasta and potatoes, so you can also use the cooking water for these foods.
egg cooking water
Among the natural fertilizers used to make orchids grow luxuriantly, there is also the water used to cook the eggs.
To obtain it you have to boil the eggs until they are hard, conserving the cooking water. let it cool and then use it to water the orchids.
The fertilizer obtained contains the substances from the egg shell, that is, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and carbonate, which remain in the cooking water. When you water the plants with this liquid they will absorb all the substances.

banana peels
Banana peels also contain large amounts of nitrogen and potassium and are perfect for stimulating orchid growth. Here’s how to use them:
- Mix some organic banana peels with water
- Let it sit for 24 hours and then use the liquid to water the orchids.
The solution obtained is rich in essential substances for optimal plant growth and the results are guaranteed.
With all these natural fertilizers you can grow your own orchids and be sure to get amazing results!
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