Can milk be used to water orchids? The correct way to water orchids with milk

Milk watering orchid flowers

Milk can be used to water flowers, but not orchids. It needs to be fermented for 2-3 months before use and then diluted with water. However, milk cannot be used to water flowers for a long time, otherwise the soil will become compacted and a thin film will form on it, preventing air from circulating and affecting the normal growth of the plants.

The correct way to water orchid flowers with milk

1. Spoiled milk

If the milk at home has completely deteriorated, you need to pour the milk into water and then dilute it in a ratio of 1:50. Then dig a shallow trench next to the flowerpot and slowly pour the milk into it along the trench. Be careful not to let the liquid touch the roots of the orchid.

2. Unspoiled milk

If the milk has not completely deteriorated, it cannot be used directly to water the flowers. First, pour the milk into the bottle, cover it with a lid and seal it. Open the lid every few days to allow the gas to escape. After the milk is completely fermented, it can be used to water the flowers.

What to do if you pour too much milk

If you water the orchid with too much milk, it will cause the plant to wither and even lose a lot of water. At this time, you need to promptly overturn the pot and wash the roots, replace the planting material, use spray to replenish water for the plant to prevent the plant from losing too much water. Pay attention to the ventilation of the maintenance environment in the later stage.