Excellent well-being and proper development of plants is facilitated not only by regular care, but also by timely top dressing. Many do not even realize that funds for these purposes can be purchased at a regular pharmacy. Florists have long been using a safe and effective drug - succinic acid, suitable for any color, including orchids.
Succinic acid is a chemical compound containing atoms of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. Its chemical name is butanedioic acid. It is produced by industry in the form of:
- Pills
- Sachets of powder;
- Fine crystals of pure substance.
Succinic acid tablets
In the first two cases, the drug is presented in pharmacies, its intended purpose is to use it as a medicine for humans, so the pure substance is mixed with various additives: talc, glucose, etc. Pure acid crystals are purchased at specialized points in gardening and flower products, where they are presented as fertilizers.
Important! Crystals of pure succinic acid are the best option for orchids, as additional impurities can slightly reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
The Phalaenopsis orchid is one of the varieties of a houseplant, most loved by florists for a long flowering period. However, this is a delicate and capricious exotic flower, the cultivation of which requires patience and careful attention. Often, due to illiterate care, the plant begins to fade, it can be saved if necessary measures are quickly taken.
Succinic acid for orchids is simply a necessary fertilizer, although florists have learned to use other cheap and effective means, for example, hydrogen peroxide, which saturates the soil with oxygen and stimulates the immunity of orchids; garlic that can fight pests; aspirin, creating an acidic environment favorable for Phalaenopsis. For each of these drugs, there are separate rules of use.
Orchid Phalaenopsis
Benefits of using butanedioic acid:
- Normalization of soil microflora. The drug balances the functioning of beneficial microorganisms, restoring microflora;
- Destruction of toxins. The toxic substances that accumulate over time, butanedioic acid destroys;
- Stimulating growth. After the introduction of fertilizer, nutrients from the soil are better absorbed by the root system. Orchid grows faster;
- Improving adaptation. It accelerates the regeneration of plants after diseases, transplants and other stressful situations. Helps newly acquired individuals adapt faster in a new environment;
- Increased chlorophyll content. If chlorophyll is produced in sufficient quantities, plants bloom better, grow, look healthy;
- Acceleration of root formation. Indispensable for the reproduction, transplantation and resuscitation of plants with damaged roots;
- Increased stability. Orchids that receive optimal doses of succinic acid tolerate drought, excessive watering, and freezing.
Attention! Damage to plants when treated with succinic acid is almost impossible to cause.
Possible disadvantages of its use:
- From excessive use of the drug, soil acidification is likely;
- To achieve a stable and visible result, it is necessary to show patience, an instant miracle should not be expected.
Important! Butanedioic acid is non-toxic, but the concentrated solution causes irritation, mild burns of the mucous membranes.
When working with the drug it is necessary:
- use safety glasses and latex gloves;
- Keep the product away from children and pets.
Pure butanedioic acid crystalline powder
When cultivating orchids, butanedioic acid is not used exclusively as a growth and flowering stimulant. Periodically, plants need regeneration. The best effect is the use of the drug at the right time and in the right dosage.
Important! Drug treatment can be carried out several times. In the solution, you can soak the planting material, spray the ground part, avoiding getting on the flowers, directly water the plant in the ground.
Required dosage
For each method, specific dosage and rules are provided. Since the use of the drug is possible only in a liquid state, a solution of butanedioic acid in certain proportions is obtained before use. A similar method is true for powders and crystals, but there is no difference in how to use succinic acid for tablets in orchids. Initially, the tablets are crushed into powder, then dissolved in ordinary water.
Dosage of the drug, depending on the indications
| Indications | Tasks | Dosage | Processing order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stress protection | Accelerating adaptation to a new place. Increased resistance to negative factors. | 0.05% solution (1 tablet in 2-3 liters of water) | Spray the ground with an interval of 2-3 weeks |
| Depression Recovery | Stimulation of flowering. Growth acceleration. | 0.2% solution (2 g per 1 liter of water) | Spray every 2 weeks |
| Transplant Recovery | Accelerate the creation of new roots | 0.1% solution (1 g per 1 liter of water) | Soak in the solution for half an hour before disembarking into the ground |
| New shoots | Stimulating the growth of new shoots | 0.2% solution (2 g per 1 liter of water) | Water the plant with a solution in spring when growth begins |
Pill Divorce Options
The table shows that the solutions are used for each case in a certain concentration. Prepare the desired liquid by obtaining a basic solution, then dilute it to the desired consistency by pouring water.
Scheme for preparing the solution:
- Heat the water and pour it to the bottom of a liter jar;
- Dilute succinic acid in this water;
- Pour water at room temperature to the top.
For example, it is necessary to prepare a solution with a concentration of 0.1%. To obtain it, 1 g of powder or 10 tablets of 100 mg are dissolved in 1 liter of water. Water is added to reduce the concentration. So, a 0.01% solution will be obtained by mixing 100 ml of solution and 900 ml of liquid.
Important! The finished product is stored for 2-3 days. Then, according to the reviews of florists, it loses its properties. In this case, the storage conditions must be observed: in a glass container covered with a lid, in a darkened place, protected from high-temperature exposure to ambient air.
A relatively rare form of release of butanedioic acid is in liquid form. This is Yantarin WRC. It is important to know how to plant for the orchid WRC orchid. Its concentration corresponds to 5 g of pure substance per liter of water. To feed orchids, you should dissolve 30 ml of the product in 10 liters of water. Then the roots are watered with the resulting liquid in the spring, when the plant enters the growing season.
Yantarin WRC
In winter, florists do not recommend using succinic acid to feed orchids, but if necessary, plants can be treated with solutions of reduced concentration (2-3 times). In this case, they use only spraying, without direct watering, the processing frequency is 1 time per month.
How to wipe leaves
For tropical flowers, processing leaves is just as important as taking care of the roots.
You can achieve a pronounced effect while observing clear rules:
- Use gentle improvised means to transfer the drug to the leaves in order to exclude the possibility of traumatic actions;
- Make sure that a soft rag or piece of cotton wool is sufficiently moistened with the solution;
- Wipe on both sides of the sheet;
- The procedure is performed in the morning or in the evening, avoiding daylight hours;
- After processing, the leaves should remain noticeably wet.
Important! The frequency of rubbing orchid leaves is weekly, 1 time or twice.
Rubbing orchid leaves
The choice of method of use depends on the achievement of the desired effect, the state of the plants. Florists process orchids in the following popular ways:
- Spraying from a small sprayer;
- Rubbing the leaves, as a form of spraying the solution, but at the same time more complete coverage of the plant with fertilizing liquid is achieved;
- Watering the roots of a plant in the ground;
- Soaking the roots in a solution of the drug for a while.
Spraying orchids
The most common method of feeding healthy, weakened and diseased plants is spraying. The standard dose for sheet application is 0.01% solution. For individuals in serious condition, the concentration may increase. Healthy plants are sprayed once every 2-3 weeks. For individuals who require resuscitation, the procedure is performed daily, sometimes up to 3-4 times a day.
Important! During the procedure, the plant is transferred to the shade during the day. Do not spray on flowers.
Soaking in solution is required for orchids with a damaged root system, it is also used for transplantation. The plant is immersed in fertilizer liquid directly in the flower capacity, during transplantation it is stored from 10 minutes to half an hour in solution, then it is planted in the ground.
Important! At the end of the procedure, it is necessary that the liquid flows out through special holes located in the bottom of the flower container.
Watering orchids with a solution of butanedioic acid is recommended for the treatment and prevention of diseases. Even in the case of a slightly excessive dose, this does not harm the plant. Part of the “medicine” will be absorbed by the plant, the excess amount is quickly processed by soil microorganisms. The usual concentration used is 100 mg or 1 tablet per liter capacity. Watering gives the following results:
- soil microflora is restored;
- toxic substances, salts of heavy metals are excreted;
- fungal diseases are prevented;
- the damaged root system is restored.
Important! The liquid accumulating in the pan after watering must be removed in a timely manner so as not to over-moisten the roots.
Using succinic acid, it is also likely to revive the orchid, in which the roots rotted as a result of waterlogging of the soil. Procedure:
- Get rid of rotten roots, grease the remaining attachment points with brilliant green and dry.
- In a pre-prepared solution (4 tablets per 1 liter) immerse the plant in the place where the roots were. Soak from 20 minutes to half an hour.
- Repeat daily for 3 months. When the roots grow back, plant in the ground.
Important! At a time when the procedure is not performed, it is desirable to place the plant near a humid environment, but not immerse it in water.
Moody tropical flowers respond positively to dressing with butanedioic acid. The tool strengthens the substrate, effectively supports photosynthesis, stimulates the production of young cells. This is a significant "cure" for weak, damaged and dying individuals. With a fertilizer solution, the entire plant is sprayed, except for the flowers. After the transplant, the roots are briefly stored in it to slow down the manifestations of stress.
Orchid resuscitation
In the case of frequent processing, florists are advised to prepare a weak solution: add 1 g of crystalline powder to 5 liters of liquid. Spray once every 3 weeks, irrigate the soil with the remnants of the fertilizer. If you use butanedioic acid systematically, orchids are almost not sick, they constantly bloom.
The most acceptable form of succinic acid for indoor flowers is tablets. Typically, each tablet contains 0.1 g of acid, which helps to prepare the solution in the right volumes. However, regardless of the form in which the drug is acquired, it will serve as a good fertilizer for indoor flowers.
