Genius kitchen hack will help your orchids to 'flower like crazy' in no time

Orchids require understanding and certain care, including the use of fertiliser for growth and blooming. These plants need various nutrients, similar to a human's need for a balanced diet.

A woman unsure about her orchid's health sought advice on the Orchids Tips and Tricks Facebook group. Many responded by explaining the plant had just completed its first bloom cycle and needed fertilising to encourage more growth.

Muireann Gallagher queried, "I think my orchid is dying what do I do? I presume it doesn't live forever but maybe it can bloom again? " Michael Berg reassured: "It's not dying, it's just at the end of its bloom cycle. Continue to care for it properly, and it will bloom again."

Kelly Brown advised: "It's not dying it's just over blooming for now. Keep watering once a week and feed it. I have owned about 60 orchids at one time and always made them rebloom."

Sohan Pachu recommended: "Once all the flowers are dead cut the stems right down to about an inch. It will rebloom again but keep watering and fertilising.", reports the Express.

An interesting tip from an orchid owner mentioned using garlic; Hanna Ahtohoba said: "Put chopped garlic in a bowl of water for one hour then soak your orchid in this water. My orchids flowered like crazy after doing this."

El Anya endorsed a unique plant care strategy, asserting: Yes, I water mine with garlic water too and they are full of flowers.

In response to a request for additional insight from another group member, Hanna elaborated: I remove the garlic from the water, but it is not a problem if it remains.

She continued, revealing her own success with the method: I don't rinse as orchids love it. Mine are blooming for the second time.

To underscore her point, Hanna shared an image showcasing her orchid's impressive bloom.

For those considering this approach, it's recommended to strain the garlic water after letting it sit for some days to prevent overwhelming your plants with strong garlic.

Furthermore, garlic has proven its versatility beyond indoor greenery, serving as a deterrent for common garden pests such as slugs, snails, and ants.