The orchid is one of the most popular plants that we like to offer or to be offered. Synonymous with seduction, they adorn our interiors with their colorful leaves and long refined stems. If you like orchids , you still need to know how to pamper them . To cultivate this flower well, certain techniques must be put in place. We must recognize that there are more surprising than others . Let us tell you, for example, that you are not going to want to throw away your nutshells anymore. From now on, you will use it for your orchids. Yes, yes, you read that right. We tell you why and how,walnut shells will become your allies to pamper your orchid.
If we love to eat nuts, the owners of an orchid will have a field day. Rich in vitamins B, E and omega-3 fatty acids , the shell of a nut has all the nutrients our little plant needs . It retains heat better, reduces humidity and even protects the floor from limescale. For our orchids, we will have the choice between three uses. You can opt for crushing the shells and thus incorporate them directly into the soil. You can also use them and t make mulch . Or, it's up to you to make agri balls based on walnut shells to slide to the bottom of the pot and facilitate drainage. If you are more macadamia nuts, know that their shells have the same virtues.
We would never have thought of it, and yet. Walnut shells of all kinds are very good for the earth, and our plants. For proper use of these, be sure to always grind them , or at least smash them with a hammer. Shells are a good way to lighten heavy soil , and to enrich the substrate . So your plants have a great place to grow properly. We can also call on them toprotect our plants from insects such as mosquitoes or to allow good oxygenation and good water flow . And to always benefit more from their virtues, do not hesitate to burn them and use their ashes as fertilizer natural!
