Most people throw banana peels in the trash. At first glance, they may seem useless. But gardeners know that they are actually a very valuable source of nutrients for plants. Orchids need proper care and nutrition to bloom. Banana peels can be just as effective as store-bought fertilizers. 

As banana peels begin to decompose, they release nutrients into the soil. Unlike other fertilizers, they deliver nutrients gradually.

They contain minerals that orchids need. They gradually nourish the leaves, promote roots and abundant flowering.  

Homemade orchid fertilizer

1. Why banana peels?
   They contain a large amount of minerals and organic substances. Potassium is important for flower formation and healthy growth. Phosphorus is essential for root development. Calcium also strengthens cell walls. 
2. Banana peel dressing
   Wash the peel of one banana thoroughly and cut it into smaller pieces. Put it in a blender and pour 1 liter of water. Blend it into a fine paste. Use it immediately around the roots. 
3. Ground powder 
   Take the peels of 3-4 bananas and cut them into smaller pieces. Place them on a baking sheet with baking paper. Dry in the oven and, after cooling, grind them into powder. Mix a teaspoon of the powder in 1 liter of water. Pour directly onto the roots.  
4. Infusion
   Wash one banana peel, cut it into smaller pieces, put it in a container and pour hot water over it. Close it and let it sit for 24 hours. Drain it and use it for watering. 
5. Light
   This is a plant that needs diffused light. Direct light can burn the leaves. It is advisable to place the orchid on a west or east window. The light can also be filtered with the help of a curtain. 
6. Watering
   Orchids do not like constantly wet substrate. Water the plant only when the substrate dries out. Let the water drain freely. Watering too often can lead to root rot. It is best to use rainwater or settled water. 

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