Use this liquid fertilizer in flower pots, and the soil will be loose and airy, with bigger and brighter blooms

Growing flowers follows the saying "three parts fertilizer, seven parts water," so watering is very important, which is also why many people say flowers are killed by watering. In fact, watering also has its tricks. Rice water, beer mixed with water, and even vinegar can all be used to grow flowers. It is just that each has a different effect, so when using them you should choose according to the characteristics of the flower.

Flower growers who have kept plants for a long time and are experienced often use some household waste or odds and ends to water flowers, such as expired milk, fermented egg white, and so on; all of these are fine. The only problem is that they cause the flower pot soil to become compacted and not airy. The most direct effect of this is that the plant roots cannot breathe, gradually leading to root rot and yellow leaves.

Why does pot soil become compacted?

Besides what was said above, that frequently watering with expired milk, fermented egg white, and so on can cause soil compaction, there is another situation: the plant roots grow too fast, causing the nutrients in the soil to be used up quickly. Orchids like the one in the picture above, as well as clivia (Clivia miniata), spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), and calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica), all have fleshy roots, and their roots grow rapidly. This easily causes the pot soil to become hard and impossible to dig into.

Soil compaction is harmful to flowers in every way and beneficial in none, so this situation should be stopped in time. How is it done?

Method one: water soaked from leaf mold

Go to the wild or a small grove and look for some leaf mold. After bringing it home in a bag, add water and stir for ten minutes, then place it in a cool place and let it sit for two hours. Take the liquid from the upper layer after it has settled and use it to water flower pot soil that has become compacted. Why is the water soaked from leaf mold useful? The main reason is still that leaf mold contains quite a lot of microorganisms, which can do a very good job of regulating the air permeability of pot soil, and leaf mold is rich in organic matter, which is beneficial to plant growth. It can be said to be a very good "liquid fertilizer."

Method two: use fermented rice water to water compacted pot soil

Many flower growers use rice water and find that the effect is really good. After rice water ferments, it shows its slight acidity and contains quite a lot of protein and other trace substances, which happen to be the components needed for plant root growth. After rice water is poured into compacted soil, it can effectively regulate the soil's pH. For flowers like clivia that like to grow in a slightly acidic soil environment, it could not be more suitable. In addition, rice water can stimulate the shriveled humus in the pot soil, effectively getting it to play its nutrient role again. It promotes plant growth and flowering.

Method three: use enzyme water fermented from apple peels, banana peels, and other fruit peels to water flowers

All kinds of fruit peels are rich in vitamins as well as various trace elements such as iron and calcium, especially iron, which can make plant leaves more emerald green. Put all kinds of leftover fruit peels into a large mineral water bottle, fill it with water, and place it in a cool place for two months. After fermentation is complete, it becomes a very valuable enzyme. This is the liquid fertilizer that plants and flowers love most, and it can also deal with compacted, nutrient-poor pot soil. However, when using it, everyone must remember to dilute it, otherwise it will burn the roots.

Regarding the process of growing flowers, the solutions for soil compaction have been taught to everyone. If you have better ways to prevent pot soil compaction, you can comment below so that more flower growers who love growing flowers can learn them, and everyone can grow beautiful flowers. Thank you also for reading; if you cannot remember, you can save it first!

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