Put 4 kinds of materials worth next to nothing at the bottom of the flower pot, and any flower will grow more and more vigorously.
Pothos, spider plant, money tree, kalanchoe, clivia... I believe everyone has kept at least some of these flowers, right? With the improvement of living standards, flowers and green plants have entered the lives of the general public. Growing flowers, although it is a small matter in life, involves quite a lot of knowledge. After all, potted flowers are also a discipline. To grow potted flowers well, without several years of experience or some tricks, it is hard to do well. Next, Potted Plant Tips will share with everyone some tricks for caring for flowers.
We all know that growing flowers includes several care details, such as watering, fertilizing, light, ventilation, as well as soil and flower pots. Among these, the ones most easily overlooked are soil and flower pots. Basically all flowers are suitable for growing in soil that is both loose and fertile, but sometimes improper watering or improper fertilizing makes the potting soil become hard and compacted. As a result, the root system of the flowers is blocked from growing, and in severe cases it can lead to root rot. Some flower lovers may ask, how can improper fertilizing also cause potting soil to become compacted? Because fertilizing too much and too often, especially with chemical fertilizers, can easily cause the potting soil to stick together into clumps. But by placing the following 4 kinds of "materials" at the bottom of the flower pot, the problem of soil compaction can be easily eliminated, and the flowers will grow more and more vigorously.
The first material: place "coal ball residue" at the bottom of the pot
This kind of thing is really worth very little. Not to mention 1 mao, people would not even want it for free. Coal ball residue was once very common in rural areas. Every year after burning coal balls, who knows how much was dumped into garbage pits. But for people who love growing flowers, it is a good thing. It has a loose texture and is not only breathable but also permeable to water. After crushing one or two coal ball residues and placing them at the bottom of the flower pot, the effect can be called excellent. In this way, the plant's roots will also breathe smoothly, growth will speed up, and root rot will naturally not occur.
The second material: place "small stones" at the bottom of the pot
The purpose of small stones is to drain water, and they can also help the potting soil breathe. In addition, there is another point: generally the bottom of a flower pot has small holes to facilitate drainage. If the flower pot is filled with soil from top to bottom, it is very easy to block the holes at the bottom of the pot. When watering, if too much is poured, water will accumulate in the pot. When the water in the flower pot cannot be drained in time, the flower's root system will suffer root rot due to lack of oxygen. Therefore, small stones are also a part that comes in handy in the process of growing flowers.
The third material: place "loofah sponge" at the bottom of the pot
Loofah sponge is also fairly common. Especially for flower lovers living in rural areas, it is often used to wash dishes and scrub pots, and it works very well. Because loofah sponge has a fibrous structure, its breathability and water permeability are the best. Simply cut the loofah sponge into small pieces with scissors, then place them directly at the bottom of the flower pot. Over time, if the loofah sponge rots away, not only does it not matter, but it will instead increase the nutrients in the potting soil. After all, it is fibrous, and it will make the potting soil more loose. Flower lovers, if you see loofah sponge in the future, do not throw it away again!
The fourth material: pine needles
In the flower-growing knowledge shared with everyone before, one time when talking about making nutrient soil for flowers, pine needles were used. Mixing pine needles into the soil can make the potting soil loose and breathable, and its heat preservation performance is also not bad. Especially for flowers overwintering, adding some pine needles at the bottom of the pot, or mixing them directly into the nutrient soil, can both play a role in protecting the flower's root system. For pine needles, it is best to choose those that have already fallen to the ground and dried out. Do not use fresh ones, otherwise the effect will be greatly reduced. If you cannot find pine needles, you can also use some fallen leaves or sawdust as a substitute.
That is all for sharing the knowledge about growing flowers. Thank you for reading!
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