What 4 household items can be used as an effective fertilizer

Who doesn't dream of having lush and blooming indoor plants? Of course, they need not only our love, but also high-quality fertilization.

It is not always possible or desirable to buy ready-made fertilizers in a store, because there are many budget-friendly and environmentally friendly alternatives that are always at hand. This was written by zaxid.net.

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1. Aquarium water:

• This excellent growth stimulant contains many nutrients and has a neutral pH.
• It is recommended to use aquarium water in spring or early summer, when indoor plants begin to grow actively.

• From the middle of summer, it is better to refrain from such fertilization.
• Important! Do not water flowers with aquarium water more than once a month to avoid acidifying the soil.

2. Toothpaste:

• Unexpectedly, toothpaste can be a great fertilizer!
• Dissolve a third of the tube of toothpaste in 1 liter of water and water your green friends with this mixture.
• The roots of the plants will be strengthened, and the flowers themselves will look healthier.

3. Onion cocktail:

• Onion juice is rich in trace elements necessary for the growth of indoor plants.
• Prepare an onion broth: pour 50 g of onion husks with 2 liters of hot water, boil for 10 minutes, let it brew for 3 hours.
• Strain and use to spray flowers.

4. Water from washing cereals:

• Buckwheat, rice, millet - when washing these cereals, valuable trace elements are washed into the water: iron, silicon, phosphorus, magnesium.
• Collect this water and use it to water your indoor plants.

Important!

• Before using any of these fertilizers, test it on a small area of the plant to make sure it does not cause burns.
• Do not overfeed your green friends, follow the rules and recommendations.

Thanks to these simple tips, your indoor plants will always be lush, healthy and will delight you with their flowering!

Earlier, the UAportal team talked about six plants that should be in your kitchen. They purify the air and eliminate odors.

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