Rice as fertilizer for orchids: A sustainable and cost-effective approach

2. Travel bowl mulch:
Ingredients:
Uncooked rice husks
Instructions:
Spread a layer of uncooked rice husks on the orchid’s potting soil.
Make sure the rice husk layer is about 1 to 2 inches thick.
As you water your orchids, the rice husks slowly release nutrients into the potting soil, providing a gradual and long-lasting source of nutrients.
3. Rice bran compost:

Ingredients:
Rice bran
Bio-Compost
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