You can water plants with more than just water: delicious drinks for indoor flowers

26.02.2025 18:06

Imagine that your favorite ficus or orchid dreams not of simple water, but of a tasty “drink” that will make them bloom like never before.

It turns out that such “delicacies” are already in your kitchen - and they are free.

We'll tell you how to turn ordinary waste into an elixir for green pets.

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Potato Water: The Secret to Lush Buds

After boiling potatoes, do not rush to pour out the liquid - this is a ready-made fertilizer, rich in starch, potassium and vitamins. Cooled unsalted water can be used to water most indoor plants once a week.

It stimulates root growth and prolongs flowering. But be careful: azaleas, heathers and orchids will not appreciate such a cocktail.

Pasta and vegetables: unexpected helpers

Water after boiling carrots, broccoli or pasta is a storehouse of minerals. The main rule: no salt!

Water your plants with warm liquid to strengthen their leaves and saturate the soil with microelements.

But rice water is a different story. Soak the rice for 40 minutes, strain, dilute by half - and you have a soft fertilizer even for capricious orchids.

How not to harm your green friends

Even the most healthy "cocktail" can become poison if you overdo it.

Water the flowers with nutrient water no more than once every 7-10 days, alternating with regular water. Monitor the reaction: if the leaves turn yellow or wither, reduce the feeding.

And remember - freshness matters. Stale liquid with an unpleasant smell will only do harm.

Try these simple recipes and your plants will respond with vibrant greenery and abundant blooms. Who would have thought that the secret to perfect care is hidden in a pot of pasta?

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Potato Water: The Secret to Lush Buds
  2. Pasta and vegetables: unexpected helpers
  3. How not to harm your green friends

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