The orchid has become a very fashionable plant in our homes. Let’s see how to take care of its leaves.
A plant of tropical origin, the orchid is not always able to grow well without knowing the right tricks.
Orchid – a fashionable plant
More and more often, the orchid plant is the favorite gift to give on multiple occasions. Here, therefore, our homes are populated with these exotic and beautiful plants which, however, we are often unable to take care of . Orchids, even if they don’t require a lot of water, need some precautions to grow healthy and healthy.
Their state of health can be known, in particular, through the appearance of the orchid leaves which must be shiny, a beautiful bright green and fleshy.
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The orchid leaves, to be healthy and vigorous, should be cleaned with a certain periodicity. In fact, as with all surfaces, thick layers of dust could form on its leaves . If the dust were to remain sedimented on the orchid leaf for a long time, it could lead to the formation of diseases, even if not visible to the naked eye, but could even attract lice. The most common parasite for the orchid remains the cochineal. Diseases and parasites could cause the plant to die quickly, without any apparent cause.
To quickly and effectively clean the leaves of your orchid, there is an easy method: use wet wipes , the ones used for changing newborn diapers. Take care to buy ones with as few chemicals as possible, perfume and more. Sanitizing wipes used to clean bathroom parts, for example, are not recommended because not only are they too scented but they could be too rich in chemical agents.
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