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In daily life, I believe many people like drinking tea. After drinking tea, they usually pour out the tea water. But do you know that this seemingly ordinary tea water actually contains a lot of nutrients, such as tea polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins and so on? And these components are not only beneficial to the human body but also play a positive and promoting role for plants.
Phalaenopsis orchids are the beloved ones among flower lovers. They have won the favor of many flower lovers with their elegant flower postures. However, the maintenance of Phalaenopsis orchids is not an easy thing, especially that their roots have extremely high requirements for nutrition. And the appearance of tea water has really opened a brand-new door for their maintenance.
Generally speaking, irrigating the cooled tea water into the soil of Phalaenopsis orchids can not only provide rich nutrients for them but also improve the acidity and alkalinity of the soil. Some studies have shown that briefly soaking the roots of Phalaenopsis orchids in tea water can also promote the growth of the roots and make them stronger in the later stage.
Since we know that there are so many benefits of using tea water to raise flowers, what should we pay attention to in actual operation? Is it okay to just pour it casually? The specific steps are as follows. First of all, the concentration of tea water should not be too high, otherwise it will easily burn the roots. Generally, it is most appropriate to dilute the leftover tea water by 2 to 3 times before using it. Secondly, don't pour too much tea water into the soil of Phalaenopsis orchids. Never be greedy and pour it until the pot is soaked. Follow the principle that the soil should be moist but without water accumulation to avoid root rot caused by excessive water. Finally, replace the tea water regularly. Observe the growth situation carefully after watering. The tea water should also be replaced with new one regularly to ensure that the nutrient content is appropriate.
All in all, irrigating Phalaenopsis orchids with diluted tea water can promote the good growth and development of their roots, making them thicker and more vigorous in the follow-up, thus also enhancing the ornamental value of Phalaenopsis orchids. In addition, the tea polyphenols in tea water also have a sterilizing effect, which can help Phalaenopsis orchids resist the invasion of pests and diseases.