What is the correct way to water flowers with rice water?

This is probably the first time you have heard of watering flowers with rice water. That's right, rice water can be used to water flowers, but some people use the wrong method and end up failing - either killing the flowers or running into all kinds of problems and issues. So today Shuai Shuai is going to explain the correct way to water flowers with rice water and share some experience!

I. The principle behind why rice water can water flowers

Friends who grew up in the countryside know that rice water contains bran and some broken rice grains, and these substances are rich in 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.

II. The correct method of use

1. Rice water cannot be used directly to water flowers. If you water with it directly, problems are sure to arise. Rice water needs to be fully fermented and turned into an 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 it is 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 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 prefer a slightly acidic environment. Before watering flowers we need to dilute it with water, and this step must be remembered. In addition, using this kind of rice water to water flowers can also help a great deal in increasing the pH and fertility of the soil.

3. It is impossible to eliminate that unpleasant rice water smell, so we can reduce it. Before fermentation, you can add some lemon peel to the rice water, crushed before putting it in - do not put it in large pieces. Yogurt and beer can also be added, and not only can they reduce the smell, they can also speed up the fermentation of the rice water.

The above is the method for watering flowers with rice water. When diluting fermented rice water with water, you need to look at the plant's growth condition to decide its concentration and ratio. If the plant is growing very weakly, we should add more water to dilute it; conversely, add a little less. In addition, rice water cannot be used every day; the frequency should be controlled to about 1-2 times per month.