Recently, we have been increasingly reaching for natural solutions, thus avoiding chemicals and highly processed products. Some household leftovers can be used in plant care instead of ending up in the trash bin. If you have leaves left after brewing, use them as fertilizer for potted plants.
What plants like tea leaves? It can be a good fertilizer for potted plants
Tea leaves are a natural, organic plant material containing minerals, tannin and tea tannin. They will therefore be an ideal option to increase and improve the immunity of plants. Tea grounds are also a valuable source of fluorine, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium and manganese. The most beneficial ingredients can be found in white and green tea, and the least in black tea. Fertilizer made from tea leaves will work well for acid-loving plants. We can successfully use it to fertilize ferns that prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5-6.
How to make tea fertilizer for flowers? Fertilizing ferns
Tea grounds will be a great “power supply” for potted plants. The condition is that they must be placed in the right way. Avoid placing them directly on the ground. This may contribute to it becoming moldy and developing fungal diseases. It will be a better idea mixing them with the top layer of the substrate. You can also water the fern with cooled tea infusion, obtained by pouring lukewarm water and leaving it for a few hours. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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