Coffee Grounds: A Nourishing Treasure for Abundant Blooms
Don’t throw away your coffee grounds! These breakfast leftovers are a real treasure for anyone who wants to pamper their orchids. Rich in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, they are a complete organic fertilizer that promotes growth and beautiful blooms.
Here are two incredibly simple ways to use them:
For direct application: Gently mix a teaspoon of well-dried, ground coffee into the soil. This small amount will prevent any imbalances while releasing its beneficial properties.
Add to compost: As it decomposes with other green waste, it becomes an excellent soil additive, nourishing potted plants. Additionally, it is said to have properties that naturally repel unwanted pests, such as small mosquitoes.
Common pitfalls to avoid for healthy orchids
Sometimes enthusiasm leads us to overdo it. To avoid these mistakes, here are the most common:
Too much love… and water: Orchid roots need to breathe. Constantly soggy soil will cause them to rot. Allow the surface to dry out between waterings.
Too much of a good thing: Whether it’s lemon juice or coffee grounds, a dose makes a medicine. Overdosing disrupts the delicate balance of the soil.
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