What is the correct way to water flowers with rice water?
You've probably never heard of watering flowers with rice water, right? That's right, rice water can be used to water flowers, but some people use the wrong method and end up failing - either they water the flowers to death, or all kinds of problems and issues arise. So today Shuaishuai is going to explain the correct way to water flowers with rice water and share some experience!
1. The principle behind using rice water to water flowers
Friends who grew up in the countryside know that rice water contains bran and some broken rice grains mixed in. These substances contain large amounts of P and N elements, which are trace elements needed for the growth of many plants and flowers and are very effective at promoting plant growth. However, refined rice does not contain these components, because refined rice has been processed and polished, so when buying rice you can choose brown rice.
2. The correct method of use
1. Rice water cannot be used directly to water flowers. If you water with it directly, problems will definitely arise. Rice water needs to be fully fermented and turned into organic fertilizer liquid before it can be used as rice water for watering flowers. Moreover, after fermentation it is concentrated, so we need to add some water to dilute it before use. It is best to use it outdoors, because the smell is very strong, and once poured into the soil the smell is even stronger, so it is not recommended for indoor use. To ferment rice water, you only need to pour the rice water into a plastic bottle, then place it in the sunlight and seal it for half a month and it will ferment. After fermentation is complete there will be a very unpleasant smell, so you can wear a mask when opening the lid.
2. After the rice water ferments, sediment forms at the bottom of the bottle, and it is an acidic substance, which is very beneficial for plants that generally like a slightly acidic environment. Before watering flowers we need to mix it with water - be sure to remember this step. In addition, using this kind of rice water to water flowers can also help increase the soil's pH and fertility to a great extent.
3. It is impossible to eliminate that unpleasant smell of rice water, so we can only reduce it. Before fermentation, you can add some lemon peel to the rice water - crush it first before putting it in, do not put in large pieces. Yogurt and beer can also be added, and this can not only reduce the odor but also speed up the fermentation of the rice water.
The above is the method for watering flowers with rice water. When mixing fermented rice water with water, you need to decide the concentration and ratio based on the plant's growth condition. If the plant is growing very weakly, we should add more water to dilute it; otherwise, add a little less. In addition, rice water cannot be used every day - control the frequency to about 1-2 times per month.