How to make our home plants feel their best and please our eyes with lush, green leaves and colorful flowers? Of course, there are many products available on the market that fertilize the soil and stimulate plants to grow, but cheap, home methods of caring for the “green tenants” of our apartments remain popular.
Sometimes such life-giving “gold for plants” may turn out to be the simplest product, which can certainly be found in one of the kitchen drawers. An example of such a natural – and at the same time low-cost – fertilizer for potted plants is ordinary potato starch. This inconspicuous powder, which is often used to prepare various types of dishes, is a rich source of minerals necessary for plants. In order for our apartment to be flooded with new, green leaves, plants need, among others: calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Potato starch will provide them. Thanks to this “nutrient”, the plants will start to grow better and sprout new shoots.
The plants will shoot up with new leaves like a rocket. Plus, you’ll save money
All we need to do is remove about a centimeter of the soil in the pot from the surface and sprinkle some potato starch there. One teaspoon is enough. Then we add soil and mix it with starch. Fresh substrate for potted plants should be placed on top. This will help us avoid mold attacks.
This is one example, but an equally useful trick was recently shared by influencer Agata Lipińska. Every day, she publishes content related to home recipes, budget cooking and various types of tips that make it easier to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for little money. This time, however, it was advice not only for cooks, but also for passionate home gardeners.
In this case, whole potatoes are used. They are a common element of meals in Polish cuisine. The influencer advises that after cooking potatoes in a pot, do not pour water down the sink. It is perfect for watering flowers. Why? It is a natural and effective fertilizer.
Thanks to the content of nutrients such as starch and minerals, this water can support the development of our flowers and make them more beautiful and healthier. This is a simple, ecological solution that is worth trying!
– we read in the description of the roll she shared. The expert emphasizes that you should wait until the water cools down. It is also important that it is not seasoned with salt. And he lists the benefits of fertilizing plants with water after boiling potatoes. It is worth noting at the beginning that this is a very ecological and economical solution. Additionally, such water contains a portion of nutrients that stimulate plants to grow.
Source: Gazeta
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