A miracle for your orchid that won't cost you more than a few crowns — just water it a few times and you won't recognize your flower: This is salvation even for half-dead plants you want to throw away!

The florist recommends using common items from the kitchen that end up in the trash every day – nothing more, nothing less. They contain all the substances the plant needs – phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, carbohydrates and magnesium – „golden” substances for a healthy life cycle of the flower. These trace elements enter the plant gradually and if you know how to use them correctly, they will provide you with a beautiful plant for many years. This nourishment supports orchids during and before flowering.

Orchid nutrition in the form of banana peel

Preparing fertilizer from banana peel is very easy. We offer 3 proven recipes.

Banana tea

1. Let the banana peel dry in the sun or on a radiator and then crush it into a powder.
2. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over 1 teaspoon.
3. Let the mixture cool and water the plant.

Banana peeling

1. Cut the peel and place it on a baking tray lined with baking paper in the oven.
2. When the peel is dry, let it cool and occasionally add the powder to the pot.
3. You can also use it directly on the roots – gently rub it into the roots.

Banana infusion

1. Choose the peel of 2 bananas and pour 2 liters of water over it.
2. Let it steep for 2 days.
3. The resulting liquid is diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.

Fresh peel revives the leaves

Rub the plant with the inner side of the banana peel. It will gain a natural shine and absorb life-giving substances.

Miracle water for orchids

After soaking rice, it is nothing more than ordinary water. The water that many of us pour down the drain is full of vitamins and nutrients that plants need, especially during flowering and growth. Rice water contains a number of substances found in purchased plant fertilizers. It contains B vitamins (especially B1 and B2), the „NPK“ elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), starches, fats, carbohydrates, and also complex nutrients that the plant converts into energy, strength and resistance to pests. You can safely store the water in the refrigerator and use it when you need it. Water orchids and other plants once every 15–20 days. However, never use water that has been chilled with cold water; it is necessary that the water be at room temperature!

Preparation is simple – soak the rice in water, let it steep for a while and then strain.