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How to Save your orchids with a Garlic Tonic .
A little known remedy for orchids is the common kitchen ingredient, garlic. In this video in our orchid care series , we show you how to make a garlic tonic that you can use as a root stimulant and also a organic fertilizer. But not only that it is use to treat fungus and algae growth on your orchid , and also as an insect repellant . This garlic tonic is good for orchid care beginners as it is organic and less problematic as chemicals. Try it out and let us know how it works for you.
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Will definitely try this, your plant display is beautiful. Thank you 🙏🏻💖
@thenaturecompany
18 күн бұрын
Pleasure it does work a treat . Good luck growing 🫂💕
I have done this before and my orchids are doing so great. I also use the banana peal water and everything is so good that I’m telling all my friends.
@thenaturecompany
Ай бұрын
Wonderful! Both of these really work a treat 💯 Thanks for sharing , we love to hear how other people are getting on with their growing 😍
That very clever guy needs a standing ovation! I love natural plant treatments!! 😊❤❤👏🏻🪴👍💯
@thenaturecompany
2 ай бұрын
🤣 hahaha thank you . You make me blush
Orchid lover here too.. i put small pieces of charcoal near the roots of my Cattleya to avoid fungus and other insects to come near.
@thenaturecompany
7 ай бұрын
great .. charcoal also helps clarify the water and allows for that good aeration they need 💯🫂
Wow so beautiful flowers and healthy Nice sharing 👌💞👌 Stay connected with 🤗
Thanks for the helpful video on reviving the dead orchids and to support the function of flowering.
@thenaturecompany
8 ай бұрын
thank you for supporting us in this journey 💕
У Вас особенный "подчерк", во всём. О таких людях говорят, он во всё - душу вкладывает. Белая Архидея как крылышки бабочек,а может быть- ангелов? Спасибо Всё красиво и ценно, очен🧚♀️ Просто Божественно☘️ Вы частичка счастья🫒
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
Спасибо . Я не могу выразить словами, насколько я ценю ваши добрые слова. 🫂Еще раз спасибо и надеюсь, что смогу оправдать то, что вы сказали. Будьте здоровы 💕🫰
Thank you for your tips, I am going to use this for my orchids tonic, insect repellent and controlling algae, its a very simplest way and convenient to use... God bless and happy planting ❤
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
So nice of you
I wish you'll do updates on the garlic and ginger videos so we can see the dying orchids rejuvenated. I'd like to know How often you water the orchid with garlic water when you're treating it?
@DorisMorris-uv2fc
11 ай бұрын
Hi i didnt know garlic was good for Orchid thank you .
@swamimommy3230
10 ай бұрын
And I didn't know that ginger was good for them😮 Thanks for mentioning it😊
@justsomeflowers5143
10 ай бұрын
@@DorisMorris-uv2fc8month 7 When and How do you use ginger?
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
for treating a struggling orchid I use it once a week for a month then taper off to once every 2 weeks and as it starts to recover once a month till it is looking better . but remember to flush occasionally
Good innovation. I shall try this application. I am from Malaysia, being tropical, fungal attack is frequent.
@Rafael_-ey7dy
7 ай бұрын
Check out Happiness Garden -these remedies are suited for tropica climate.
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
thanks for watching hope it works well for you
Ice c Wow. Saya suka anggrek. Terima kasih ilmunya. Untuk oerwatan anggrek. Sukses sll ya bg.
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
Terima kasih . Kami menghargai Anda menunjukkan dukungan Anda. Kami ingin sekali melakukan perjalanan ke belahan dunia kami untuk melihat anggrek di habitat aslinya. Anda cukup beruntung untuk tinggal di tempat yang disukai anggrek 🫂💕
Thankyou for all of this wonderful information to help save our orchids.
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
So nice of you to say so 💕 we so appreciate kind words like this . Happy growing
I love this natural way
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
Natural is always best IMO 😘
Lovely advise. Will do it and when my orchid revives, she has no blooms for three years, I will send you photos. Thanks from Macedonia.
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
Please do! I would love to see it when you bring it back to full glory 💕
Thank you for sharing with the use of garlic in the orchids. So awesome. God bless!
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
It is an absolute pleasure , thank you for your comments highly appreciated 🫂
Excellent explanation and advice; Thanks! 🌿🌸🌿🌞🌿🌸🌿
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
So nice of you
I like the way you explained with great patience about garlic water as tonic and kills all the germs on the leaves At the end you suggested not to use too much garlic water which will harm the leaves
@thenaturecompany
2 ай бұрын
It is like all good things too much is a bad thing . So better to be safe than sorry . Phytotoxicity can be problematic with a lot of different products but does not stop us using them . In reasonable amounts it is completely harmless and very effective , it would really take a lot of overdosing to cause real problems but I have to put disclaimers in . Thank you for your your input . 👍
Thanks for information very useful brother🙏
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
Terima kasih atas dukungan Anda, kami sangat menghargainya
GREAT VIDEO!
@thenaturecompany
4 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback we really appreciate it 🫂
Once you make the garlic solution, how long can you save it for.
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
a week refrigerated
Very useful information dear Wow so beautiful flowers and healthy Nice sharing 👌💞👌 Stay connected with 🤗
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you very much for your sharing of garlic to the pot orchids.👍👌🌹🌹🌹
@thenaturecompany
7 ай бұрын
cảm ơn bạn, tôi hy vọng nó sẽ mang lại cho bạn thành công lớn với cây lan của mình 🫂🫰
Thank you for the tip. I'm an orchids lover. I'm always looking for a better way to care for them. I have rescued a few orchids with health issues. One of the issues is scales and fungus.
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
Yes and garlic helps with both of these . 👍
Love your garden and garden tips. Thx fir sharing.
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
I keep Phalaenopsis orchids in tall vase water (filter or drinking water) easy care - just change water every 2-3 weeks . Avoid water touching the leaves.
@jhowardsupporter
10 ай бұрын
I keep all my orchids in orchid bark. It's also easy care and you only need to change it every 1-2 years!
Much appreciated.
@thenaturecompany
Ай бұрын
Pleasure I hope it does wonders for your orchids too 😍🫰
Awesome 👏, thanks for sharing it ❤
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Your video was great, thanks! How long do you soak the orchid in the garlic tonic?
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. 10 to 15 minutes is fine.
Hello and welcome. I want to subscribe to the channel. Since I live in Poland, I have a bit of a problem with understanding some details exactly. If possible, please add the Polish language in the subtitle settings - i.e. translation.
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I have added Polish but it is only auto translate . so I hope it is good. Let me know if iI can add to any other video you want to watch.
@tadeuszsobczak6754
Жыл бұрын
@@thenaturecompany If it's not a problem, please add either Polish language or automatic translation option to each video, and I'll set my own language. Thank you very much for your reply and positive reaction.
Thanks
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Welcome
Hi so great! 😃 Only I didn’t hear how long to soak in garlic water? Anyone know answer? Thanks
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
just until the mix is totally saturated , often 5 min should do it
Well you share how garlic used. Pls appreciate your reply. Thank you so much
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
once a week for the first month then 2 times a month and as it gets better once a month till it has revived fully 💕 I think that's what you are asking for
I use garlic infused alcohol as a pest treatment if I see anything on my orchids as well as a preventative 👍🏼
I’m deaf and I would appreciate it if you had footnotes for what you are saying, I can see 2 cloves of garlic than the adding of water is that a cup of water? I got the 24 hours than you said to delute to ten percent and place the orchid immersed for how long? I subscribed to your channel, thank you
@thenaturecompany
Ай бұрын
we do have captions enabled so just click the CC and if there is any language we may have missed just message us and we will add it
Is garlic tonec can be used in dendribium and vandas....
@Naturalicity
9 ай бұрын
Yes.
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
yes you can and it is good for all your house plants too
Easy to do so no excuses
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
yes no excuses
Thank you for this video.
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
My pleasure! I am glad it was of value for you thank you for showing your support 💕
You said 1 to 10 on the second phase of dilution but you poured it into a liter. Can you confirm the second dilution ratio?
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
The Ratio is 1 To 10 . A approximation will be fine too . Thanks for watching.
@rhondasampsel6300
10 ай бұрын
❤qe
@rhondasampsel6300
10 ай бұрын
❤qe
Thanks for sharing
@thenaturecompany
11 ай бұрын
My pleasure
thank for sharing your tips
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
Thank u for sharing. How often do you have to do this?
@thenaturecompany
7 ай бұрын
if you have a severe problem then once a week for 4 weeks and then pull back to once a month
Wonderful advise thank you for this
@thenaturecompany
11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
Can I use that concoction on other house plants ?
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
yes
Great idea! Thanks
Didn't know this thanks
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
Thank you for this tip about the garlic for orchids. I wonder if this remedy helps any other plants?
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
yes
Thank you sharing. Im going to start using it. Can you let me know how often to i have to spray on the orchids. Also can i use on other leafy plants. Thank you.
@cristinacabrera1742
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing may i ask how ofen to use garlic
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Don't over use.. 2 times a month is safe
I know that rain water is equally advisable and used boiled water over couple of hrs is not harmful
@thenaturecompany
2 ай бұрын
yes boiled water is ok because some of the minerals are removed from boiling , although not all of them
Thank you so much Please could you tell how often do I water the the orchid after I have given them the garlic water Again I thank you so much My kindest Regards Barbra. U K
@patriciadumas-simon3348
5 ай бұрын
Usually it is every two to fertilize with garlic water
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
it depends on the state of your orchid , to start I use it once a week for a month then twice a month for a while and then once a month till it is fully revived 👍💕
Please share a scientific study on the effect of garlic on epiphytic orchids? Thank you
@thenaturecompany
7 күн бұрын
sure I will do a follow up video in the future with all the scientific resources 👍
@galyasorchids2928
7 күн бұрын
@@thenaturecompany thank you, because I have searched dozens of times and found nothing scientifically backed up. I don't question it with respect to terrestrial plants but to epiphytic ones having in mind the limited mycorrhizae.
Thks for the tips!!!😉
@momaydz2839
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing it😊
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
pleasure I hope you have had great success with this 🫂
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
💕👍
I hav spiders living in my orchid pots,can see the webs in morning,do you hav this problems, plse how to rid if them.. plse😮😮😊😊
@edijo2888
Жыл бұрын
Neem oil, fungus spray
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
is it spiders or red spider mite ? Neem oil is a very good way of doing it or the garlic should help too
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
👍💯
Thank you
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
pleasure I am glad you got some value from our content 🫂
Wonderful vid please is it good also against slugs and snails?
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
Yes it does help repel them and I also have a Slugs and Snails video here kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2F1maWqYdCwkbg.htmlsi=X-OL9t0M08F_ARfx
How long can i keep the garlic dillution?
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
2 weeks
Thanks for sharing all your tips, really appreciate as a new plant mum. please i have a question, if i only water some plants once a month, can i use this garlic water only as the only water for the plants. is it safe for my plants. My plants are zz plants, snake plants and peace lilies ( peace lillies needs watering often though) Also my second question even if i dont have a fungai gnats yet can i still be using this as a preventative always?
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
for something like this i would only use it every second month as we dont want to keep the concentrations of the garlic too high 👍yes doing it this way should help prevent them
@sparkleupdate
6 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@sparkleupdate
6 ай бұрын
Am so sorry but I have another question. Can I use both the egg shell method and garlic methods in one plants, maybe spacing it out like the eggshell methods one month, garlic water another month. Is it safe or just one method is preferred. Of all the KZread videos have watched, yours is genuine and you definitely know what you are talking about, I think that why I have all these questions, am so sorry.
Hi, great advise! I'll try it. Is it going to work also again wollluis?
@thenaturecompany
10 күн бұрын
yes it should do . 👍
@NeutrinodiMajorana
9 күн бұрын
@@thenaturecompany thanks, I am really struggling to get read of it
Thank you for the instruction. I will try this today with already prepared garlic tonic. You say 'in moderation', what frequency do you recommend?
@thenaturecompany
7 ай бұрын
if your orchid needs the boost then once a week to start with then reduce 👍
I bet if you made extra garlic tonic, it could be frozen and defrosted for later use? 💖🌞🌵😷
@thenaturecompany
Ай бұрын
I must admit I have never tried this . I dont see why it would not work 🫰
@suzisaintjames
Ай бұрын
@@thenaturecompany , feel free to share this with your viewers if you like. I'm thinking about using an ice cube tray and freezing the concentrate. You'd have to measure, but 1 cube + a cup of water or so would be so handy for my tiny indoor garden. 💖🌞🌵😷
Even the garlic peels! Thanks!
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
yes .. waste not want not 😘
Is this good for any indoor plant? My palm roots don't look happy.
@thenaturecompany
12 күн бұрын
yes it will also help them , remember palms like good drainage and most like near full sun .
When I wiped the leaves they dried out. Any advise? Also the root development did not happen
@thenaturecompany
Ай бұрын
It sounds like you humidity levels may be very low , check your temperature and humidity levels . This might help you understand your orchid roots a little better kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmF8s7GncrLfYrg.htmlsi=sNvbDO7C2xajBqqW . If these dont help you can share more information with me on the cultural environment 👍
Thanks for sharing, how often can you do this treatment?
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
it depends on the state of your orchid , once a week for suffering orchids for 1 month then reduce down to every 2 weeks then once a month till health again
This is the 4th vid ive watched on using gaelic wTer for orchids and benefits. None of yu mentioned how often ITS to be used though. Once a month? Every two weeks? Yu say use in moderación. So how often?
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
it is all dependent on the state of your orchid , if it needs the boost then once a week for several weeks till it has recovered somewhat and then reduced to once a month is often enough to give your orchid the boost it needs for healthy happy growth . I hope this helps
@nonolunt6178
4 ай бұрын
@@thenaturecompany Yes It did. I got a clearer picture. Thanks for the quick response
How many times I can used this garlic water
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/po6cs9mvZMubkZc.html
Thanks for video. I have one question, as your orchid plant grow, do you need to transfer into a bigger pot? Thank you.
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
depending on the orchid media you are growing in you will need to replace it every second year or so and depending on which type of orchid it is . Phalaenopsis can often grow in the same size container for their entire lives (also depending if you bought it mature or not . )
is garlic water good for Dendro too
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is fine for dendro keep a diluted solution.
awesomeee
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
thanks
How often is too often? I don't want to overuse it. Thank you
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
if your plants are healthy and you are just using to boost and keep pests at bay then use it once a month , if your orchids are unwell you can use it move often to stabilize their condition 👍
Would this benefit other plants also?
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
💯 this is great for almost anywhere in the garden
What is the difference between garlic and banana with rice water other than the potassium
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
garlic also has antibacterial and antifungal properties and it has different active ingredients to boost your plants 👍
How long is the tonic in the spray bottle good for use?
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
it is good for about a week but if you refrigerate it probably several 👍
How long do you leave the plant in the diluted garlic solution? Thx.
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
not long .. just long enough to get the media completely wet with the tonic 5 to 10 min usually
Can someone please tell me how long to leave it in the garlic water please
@thenaturecompany
2 ай бұрын
just long enough to drench the media completely depending on the media between 5 and 10 min should be fine
How often should the orchid be watered with garlic tonic.
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
if your orchid is needing TLC then you can use it more often if it is healthy and you just boosting then just use it once a month
How long do you soak your Orchid please?
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
not long just enough to ensure the media and the roots were saturated 👍
Can I wipe my orchids leaves with garlic tonic every day ? Because the leaves look not healthy ( bit yellow and dry )
@thenaturecompany
7 ай бұрын
no i would not suggest every day . Once a week is enough . after 4 weeks pull back to once a month and see how it goes . sorry it took so long for me to see your question 🫂
How long do you soak in garlic water?
@thenaturecompany
2 ай бұрын
just long enough to soak through the media , 10 to 15 min is generally plenty of time
Is garlic water good for indoor plants? Some of my indoor plants I'm struggling to save them.
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
yes it is good for all plants and helps with pests 🫰
@AimHigh1
5 ай бұрын
@@thenaturecompany ♥️
Can I put the garlic water through a blender so I don't have to strain the garlic?
@thenaturecompany
8 ай бұрын
you can but you may still have fibers in your blend and if you are spraying even if you blended some of the thicker parts will probably clog up the small sprayer nozzles
What about using cinnamon for fungus and ants
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
yes I use cinnamon a lot if you see in some of my other videos I explain how I use it 🫰 I have not tried it to repel ant yet .interesting 😍
I boil the garlic and leave overnight to cool before watering the orchids
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
I just dont add heat to my garlic as I am not sure how the active ingredients in the garlic are affected by temperature increases
what do you do with left over diluted garlic water? how to keep it and use it later?
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
the diluted one you can keep refrigerated for a week or 2 👍
@yuanhsu888
5 ай бұрын
How about concentrated garlic water?
How often do you spray garlic water on your orchids
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
once a month as preventative and when an orchid is in need more often
How often do you use it? Thank you!
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
it depends on the state of your orchid to revive one use it every week for 4 weeks and then around once a month .. hope this helps
How long do I leave the plant in the water?
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
not long 5 or 10 minutes depending if you are soaking the media too just to be sure all the media has been moistened with the tonic 👍
Thank you - grateful for the warning to not over do the garlic water. 🦘
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
pleasure .. we here to make sure your orchids grow . appreciate you being a part of the community
Could sprout inhabitants(for improved shelf life)hamper the efficacy of garlic/ginger as a spray for orchids? Cheers from Western Australia Jan
@thenaturecompany
8 ай бұрын
oh I certainly would think so . A lot of the micro nutrients and active ingredients in these natural products are often very volatile and other chemical additives will de-activate them . I would suggest you make them at home and use them directly . Rather make smaller quantities that you can use up in a month or so if storing them well . I hope this answers your question . Sorry for the delayed reply
@jangodycki1284
8 ай бұрын
@@thenaturecompany thanks
Tq for your tips.how about vanda can we used garlic also
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can
Great tip and thank you 😍 Just wondering where are you in South Africa?
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Kloof Durban thanks for watching
@nanettealsop
Жыл бұрын
@@thenaturecompany Ahh -thanks. I was there once, many years ago ☺
Why did you cut off the tip of the leaf? The garlic didn’t stop the disease?
@thenaturecompany
6 ай бұрын
it is to remove the residual , so as to limit the possibility of reinfection in the case something survives 👍
How often can you soak orchid into diluted Garlic Tonic?
@thenaturecompany
4 ай бұрын
often only once to treat the media but if you have a reoccuring problem it is best to change the media . If you have any other question just ask 👍🫂
can we use it without waiting for 24 hrs?
@thenaturecompany
5 ай бұрын
you can but there will be less of the active ingredients in the water . some people boil it to draw out the ingredients faster but the heat can alter the chemical composition of some of the compounds .
❤❤👌👌
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
thanks appreciate you showing the love 🫂
The same garlic water i can put all my orchid plant … one by one … please reply 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
not all orchids .cattleya and phalaenopsis but so cannot handle it
@mahmuda606
Жыл бұрын
@@thenaturecompany sorry u don’t understand my question… i wants to know that I have 10 orchids so i have to make 10 liter garlic water for easch plant or ,I can make 2/3 liter then I can soak my orchids pot .. same water … ?
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
@@mahmuda606 yes soak all orchids in same water, but if one plant is unhealthy dont use same tonic
@mahmuda606
Жыл бұрын
@@thenaturecompany 1000 thanks for reply …. Best of luck for ur channel and ur garden 🪴
Can I used for my dendrodium, mokara en vanda
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
Yes , it even works well with all your other houseplants too
How often can you do this?
@thenaturecompany
8 ай бұрын
it depends on the state of your orchid but do not over use for extended periods
What potting mix you are using for Phalenopsis?
@tuyetvo4353
Жыл бұрын
I use fine barks - moss
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
we prefer bark
Can powdered garlic be used?
@thenaturecompany
Жыл бұрын
Yes as long as its a natural powder and not synthetic
Does the garlic tonic smell up the house?
@thenaturecompany
3 ай бұрын
depends on how many plants you have