Vigorous and very healthy leaves, do this with your orchid and you will be the envy of the whole neighborhood

Vigorous and very healthy leaves, do this with your orchid and you will be the envy of the whole neighborhood (Page 2 ) | July 31, 2024

With the use of wipes, not only does the dust on the leaves disappear but the leaves immediately appear shinier . Alternatively, you can use a solution made up of water, a few drops of lemon and a little hydrating oil, such as almond oil. This solution must be passed over the leaves with the help of a cloth.

To be healthy, the leaves must be dusted and cleaned both top and bottom, at least once every two weeks.

In addition to cleaning, another important precaution to ensure that the leaves are many, green and plump, is that they receive a lot of light for most of the day. We are not necessarily talking about direct but indirect light, better if shielded by a curtain. Contrary to what one might believe, in fact, orchids get most of their light from the leaves and not from the roots. Be careful, though. Direct sun, especially summer sun, can cause the leaves to turn yellow. The optimal temperature, in fact, ranges between 18 and 29 degrees.