Orchids have beautiful leaves which help retain water and absorb sunlight to nourish the plant.It is important to clean your orchid's leaves.Dust, dirt, mineral deposits, and insects can be removed by wiping the leaves off.Not only does regular leaf cleaning improve the appearance of orchids, but it also allows the leaves to breathe and absorb more water and keep pests away.
Step 1: Dust off leaves with 1 c of water and 1 drop of dish detergent.
One drop of liquid dish detergent can be squeezed into 1 c of water.To mix soap and water, stir or shake it.When your main goal is to clean dust, dirt, or grime off your orchid's leaves, this solution works well.If you have a hard water supply, using a water-based cleaning solution can leave mineral deposits on the leaves.Try a different method to clean the leaves or use distilled water instead of tap water if this is the case.Dust, mineral deposits, and signs of pests can be found on the orchid's leaves.Your orchid will be healthier and happier with regular leaf cleanings because they remove dust, mineral deposits and other gunk from the leaves.
Step 2: To remove mineral deposits, use a solution of lemon juice and water.
Lemon juice and tap water should be combined.Put the juice and water in a container.Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice to make this solution.Hard water left behind by cleaning or watering can cause mineral deposits to form.It acts as a natural insect repellifier.
Step 3: Rubing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide can be used to fight pests.
It is possible to apply 70% rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide directly to orchid leaves.This will kill pests.If you pour rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide into your orchid's soil, you can damage the root system.It should only be used to clean your orchid's leaves.
Step 4: Dust or mineral deposits can be wiped on leaves with a cleaning solution.
The cotton should be soaked in the solution.To clean the leaves off, wipe the solution on the top and bottom sides.Make sure you get the solution into the nooks and crannies on the leaves.
Step 5: When your orchids have pests, spray a cleaning solution on them.
Put your cleaning solution in a spray bottle.To kill pests, spray the solution all over the leaves using the bottle's mist setting.If there are bugs in the leaves, use the bottle's single stream setting to try and remove them.
Step 6: To wipe off the cleaning solution, use a dry paper towel or cotton round.
Carefully and gently wipe away the liquid from the leaves.This will ensure that the cleaning solution doesn't leave a mess on the leaves.If you are cleaning multiple orchids, use a fresh paper towel or cotton round for each orchid to avoid transferring substances you cleaned off of one orchid onto the leaves of another.
Step 7: Orchid leaves need to be cleaned every 7 days.
You should apply a cleaning solution at least every 10 days.If you notice dust, mineral deposits or insects on the leaves, you should clean them more often.This will help the growth of your orchid by keeping the leaves shiny and beautiful.It will help repel pests like mites and mealybugs.