It only takes one piece to have clean and shiny leaves.
Orchids are very common and appreciated plants, in fact they are often grown both at home and in the garden.
Their leaves are green and shiny, but over time they can accumulate dust and dirt, like all the objects we have in the house.
The leaves of orchids are whole, alternate or in pairs. They can be solitary or in pairs, always linear. They are essential for water retention, since the orchid does not have pseudobulbs.
This plant needs regular watering. Its fleshy leaves allow it to survive short dry periods. But it should not be overdone: the orchid has no water reserves. After all, the lack of water can cause nutrients in the substrate to become harmful to the plant.
To clean them and give them shine, you can use a natural ingredient.
Let’s see what it is and how it works.
Necessary
- 1 piece of aloe vera
- Water
- Messer
Proceedings
- First, cut the aloe into small pieces.
- Rinse it gently in a bowl of fresh water.
- Use the inner part of the aloe to rub and clean the leaves.
- Don’t forget to do this on the underside of the leaves as well.
- You can repeat this process once a month.
