# Worm Tea & Orchid Care
Worm castings are a type of compost and are an excellent source of nutrition for plants. "Castings" is another name for worm droppings or excretions. Worm tea is liquid fertilizer made from worm castings and contains many nutrients orchids need.
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Sources
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Worm castings can either be obtained by raising worms at home or by purchasing worm castings from a commercial source. It is also possible to buy castings from someone who raises worms fishing or feeding to exotic pets.
Making Tea
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Worm tea is made by placing worm castings in a bucket or bin and soaking them in water. Once the water darkens, stir it and pour it into a separate container for use on orchids and other plants.
Orchid Care
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The best way to use worm tea on orchids is to use it once a month instead of water as part of routine plant care. Saturate the roots with worm tea. Allow the excess to run out the bottom of the pot.
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