Tefta Mitace, the corsair passionate about the orchid flower

2024-06-03 21:30:00, Qyteti im CNA

CNA TV, through this reportage, brings to the viewers a very special character, that of the gardener Tefta Mitace, who has devoted her attention and love to orchids for 10 years. A passion that was born as a challenge, between herself and the orchid, and that has already become an inseparable part of her everyday life. Despite numerous requests from the media, Tefta decided to give her first interview exclusively to CNA, even on her birthday. Today she celebrates her 36th birthday, while we take the opportunity to congratulate her through this special reportage.

The orchid is a flower of Asian origin, discovered in Japan in 1825 by Carl Blum, and since that year has become one of the most special flowers. For centuries, this plant has been a symbol of love and beauty, while the Chinese have also called it "the plant of the king's fragrance".

Tefta first tells us how the passion to take care of this wonderful plant was born, as a challenge between her and the flower. She wondered why the orchid plant was rotting since the day she started keeping it in her house. According to Tefta, three are the specifics of orchid care, warm temperature, humidity in the environment, as well as indirect light.

Tefta Mitace, the corsair passionate about the orchid flower

"My passion for orchids started as a challenge because I used to get a lot of orchids and they would spoil because they require their special conditions. I can say special because they require warm temperature, humidity in the environment and a lot of indirect light. And that's how it started as challenge, I was wondering why the orchid is broken. I like flowers in general and I thought why not try the orchid. I started by reading, asking in the big greenhouses, I succeeded almost 10 years that I take care of orchids. It is a flower that I take care of with the greatest passion, I can say that I love it as a plant, it is really a special flower for me and I will continue this challenge with myself and with the orchid."

Naturally, we wonder how difficult it is to take care of such a plant, and the answer we get from the 36-year-old is "No, not difficult at all." Now, this flower has become an ordinary flower, although it requires many conditions. Tefta gives us three tips on how to care for an orchid.

Tefta Mitace, the corsair passionate about the orchid flower

"Now I can't call it difficult, it's just an ordinary flower for me and when they ask me, they tell me that it requires a lot of conditions. I tell them no, it's not true. They tell me the orchid spoils, I tell them again it's not I'm telling you three reasons how we can maintain it. Irrigation when the root needs it and light. These are the three specifics that the orchid needs. Then there are the conditions as well we keep at home from the temperature, the fluctuation from warm to cold. But it is not difficult, it is a very beautiful flower that we can grow very easily."

The world would not make sense without flowers, and especially without the type of orchid. In fact, there are about 60 species of this plant, but Tefta chooses to single out some of them, showing the special features they have. She starts with phalaenopsis, which is divided into three categories, then mentions the winter orchid called cymbidium, as well as papillopidium pinocchio, which is an orchid that blooms all year round. What makes her collection of orchids more beautiful and amazing is a very rare type that Tefta managed to get in her house, which is waiting to bloom for the first time.

"There are many types, but I will specify only a few. I am focused on phalaenopsis, which are divided into simple, botanical and hybrid phalaenopsis. We have aromatic and simple, we have also made by specialists in laboratories and many species are emerging. I I have the cymbidium, which is called a wild orchid, but it is not a wild orchid. It is a very beautiful miltonia, there are many types of orchids miltonia, phalaenopsis with its three species, and of course I would not leave off my list papillopidilum pinokio, which is a flower that blooms all year round. I also got phalaenopsis gigantea, which is very rare to find in the country ours, I managed to find it. Now I'm waiting for it to bloom, it's the first time it's blooming and I can really say that I succeeded."

Tefta Mitace, the corsair passionate about the orchid flower

Korçarja is so in love with the orchid flower that she named her little son after one of the types of this plant.

"When I first saw it I was drawn to the normal flower. This is fragrant, but it has a special name, 'Joy Fairytale' and it is named after my little boy. When I saw it and read the name, I didn't hesitate to get it ."

Currently, Tefta has chosen to stay close to orchid enthusiasts through her Instagram account. This is her connecting road with all the ladies who want to take care of the orchid, the ladies who contact Tefta every day asking her various questions regarding the care of this plant. The 36-year-old is happy to answer all questions, thus showing not only her love and passion for orchids, but also her great desire to help other enthusiasts.

"I have a page on 'Instagram', it's 'Orchid Care', I have some followers, very nice ladies. The questions I get asked often are how to water the orchid, how long should we leave it in the water, can I use rice water or potato water. I always recommend no, because they are harmful to the orchid. I always recommend watering once a month with external nutrients, since the orchids are attached to the tree regardless. that we keep them in vases. The ladies ask me various questions which I answer with great pleasure and they follow me with their greatest passion."

Tefta Mitace, the corsair passionate about the orchid flower

Caring for this plant is very important if we want it to have a long life and get back the love we give to the orchid. At the end of this interview, Tefta pays special attention to the advice that ladies who keep orchids in their homes should follow. She starts by placing the right pots, watering at the time when the orchid gives the signs in its roots, as well as using powdered cinnamon to prevent possible infections that can take hold of the plant.

"The first tip I give when we get an orchid is not to change the pot. As you can see, the orchid is trapped around the pot and they are transparent to see the roots. The roots are green because it is watered, the orchid is only watered. when the roots become gray, it does not require moisture in the pot, but in the environment, it requires indirect lighting because the leaves are burned by the sun. The water should not fall on the leaves or the crown it creates infection and it is sure to rot. You should know that the orchid should not be moved from the pot for at least three years. We can only move it from the pot if we have rotten roots. Another tip, you should to use cinnamon powder if we have an infection or see something unusual in the orchid, because cinnamon does not let the infection spread. I suggest not to cut the stems if they are green, the orchid puts it on itself when you cut the stem."

A 10-year story of Tefta Mitace, the 36-year-old Korça woman who has decided to dedicate her life to orchids. The hundred-year-old flower, which belongs to the beauty of love, seems to have taken the heart of Tefta, who cannot spend a single day without taking care of dozens of vases and types of orchids in her home.

This is one of the most beautiful examples of a girl who continues to live with her passion for flowers, and in the future seeks to create her own orchid environment to welcome all girls and ladies who are passionate about them. . For all those interested, CNA TV makes available its "Instagram" account to contact Tefta, regarding any questions you may have about the care of this plant./ CNA TV