The magical effect of willow bark on orchids

Willow bark benefits

Willow bark is actually not common in flower cultivation, but it is very useful. Using willow bark as the base material has the effects of looseness, breathability, and water permeability, and can also retain moisture well.

Willow bark contains natural salicylic acid and aspirin, which can promote rooting and sprouting of plants. Aspirin has a bactericidal and antiseptic effect, which can reduce diseases, reduce root rot and make it grow better.

Therefore, many people use willow bark to grow orchids to make them grow vigorously.

How to use willow bark to line flower pots

When padding the flower pot, choose willow bark, generally choose dead branches, and then cut them into a length of about two-fifths of the height of the flower pot according to the height of the flower pot.

The cut willow branches need to be soaked in potassium permanganate solution for disinfection. After soaking for one hour, wash them clean and dry them. After drying, tie the willow branches with a thin rope and place them in the flowerpot. This will allow for ventilation, and then other soil can be added on top of the willow branches.