How to water houseplants? Sharing a few practical tips

1. Watering flowers with leftover tea:

Using leftover tea to water flowers not only keeps the soil moist but also adds nutrients such as nitrogen to the plants. However, you should water regularly and in moderation according to the moisture level of the pot, rather than pouring leftover tea on whenever you have it.

2. Watering flowers with spoiled milk:

After milk spoils, dilute it with water to water flowers, which benefits the growth of the plants. But use more water to make it fairly diluted. Unfermented milk is not suitable for watering flowers, because it produces a large amount of heat during fermentation, which will "burn" the roots (cause root rot). Tiantian Nursery Stock Network - a professional online nursery stock trading market.

3. Watering flowers with cooled boiled water:

Using cooled boiled water to water flowers can make the leaves lush and the flowers bright, and can promote earlier blooming. If used to water asparagus fern, it can make its branches and leaves spread horizontally and grow short and dense.

4. Watering flowers with warm water:

In winter, when the weather is cold and the water is chilly, it is better to water flowers with warm water. It is best to place the water indoors and wait until it is close to room temperature before watering. If you can bring the water temperature to 35°C before watering, so much the better.

5. Watering flowers with rice-washing water:

Regularly using rice-washing water to water flowers such as Michelia figo can make their branches and leaves lush and their flowers brightly colored.

6. Watering flowers when no one is home:

For people who love growing flowers, if they are away from home for ten days or half a month visiting relatives or running errands, there is no one to water the flowers. In this case, you can fill a plastic bag with water, poke a small hole in the bottom of the bag with a needle, and place it in the flower pot with the small hole against the soil, and the water will slowly seep out and moisten the soil. The size of the hole needs to be controlled well to avoid the water seeping out too fast. Or place a container full of cool water next to the flower pot, find a wide cloth strip with good water absorption, put one end into the water in the container and bury the other end in the soil of the flower pot. In this way, the soil can stay moist for at least about half a month, and the flowers will not wither and die.

First, the optimum temperature for the growth of most flowers and plants is 20-25°C. If warm water at 20-25°C is used for watering, it can accelerate the decomposition of organic matter in the soil, promote the absorption of root cells, enhance the transport capacity of the roots, supply sufficient nutrients to the branches and leaves, and promote early sprouting, early budding, and early blooming of flowers. This is because the average temperature of the leaves and stems of the plant is generally higher than the temperature of the roots. Watering with warm water can accelerate the decomposition process of organic fertilizer and supply sufficient nutrients to the leaves and stems in time. If cold water is used, the root temperature is low, nutrient decomposition is slow, and a phenomenon of nutrient supply falling short of demand will occur, affecting the growth and development of the flowers.

Second, in winter most flowers are in a dormant or semi-dormant state, and root activity is greatly reduced. Watering flowers with cold water may cause damage to some flowers, but if the water temperature is too high, the roots can also be scalded, causing local damage and even the death of the whole plant. Therefore, watering flowers with warm water is relatively safer.

In addition, for sowing in early spring or raising seedlings in pots, spraying with warm water can also promote earlier emergence of seedlings.

I believe everyone now understands that warm water can be used to water flowers, but at this point, when watering flowers with warm water, the following issues need attention:

1. The frequency of watering flowers with warm water should not be too high

2. The water temperature must be controlled well; the water temperature is too high

3. The season for watering flowers with warm water should also be chosen; in summer, both the water temperature and frequency for watering flowers should be reduced

Having said this, everyone understands that using warm water at a moderate temperature and moderate frequency to water flowers is acceptable, and it is beneficial to the flowers.

Autumn flower growing: Five great tips for making houseplants thrive

  Now many families have the hobby of growing flowers. Growing houseplants can not only purify the air but also decorate the home. However, many friends are afraid of killing the flowers at home, so they randomly water, fertilize, and prune every day, and as a result they do not achieve the effect they expected. In fact, many small plant-growing tips often bring unexpected results. Next, the editor will talk with you about the five great tips for growing flowers that make plants thrive!

  1. Sesame oil to prevent ants 

  Ants are a major pest harming plants. In fact, the sesame oil commonly kept at home is the natural enemy of ant pests. First, smear sesame oil on the small holes at the bottom of the flower pot, and you can also smear it on the edge of the pot! Or drip a few drops of sesame oil at the entrance of the nest hole to drive ants away. As long as it is there, you no longer need to fear ant infestation.

  2. Cucumber cuttings 

  When you are thousands of miles from home and see a beautiful plant that you want to propagate as a cutting, keeping it moist and fresh is a difficult problem. In fact, just a few fresh cucumbers can solve this problem. Insert the cutting into the cucumber; it can not only maintain moisture, but the sterilizing components inside the cucumber can also prevent the cutting from rotting.

  3. Baijiu to promote flowering 

  Using baijiu to water flowers can alleviate the problem of stunted growth in clivia and promote flowering! You must use baijiu; generally speaking, using it after Qingming works better. This method is very safe, and there is no need to worry about burning the roots. Pour one-third of a cup into the flower pot every half month, and be careful not to splash it on the stems and leaves of the clivia. Note that it should not be used on other plants.

  4. Fatty meat to grow flowers 

  Fatty meat is a very good source of nutrients, especially during the growth period of the night-blooming cereus, and can make the plant's leaves green and glossy and keep it blooming continuously. Soak the fatty meat in boiling water for three hours, cut the fatty meat into small pieces, and bury them inside the soil of the night-blooming cereus. Generally, for a 20CM night-blooming cereus, putting in two small pieces of fatty meat is enough, and it can be used for as long as a year.

  5. Quail eggs as fertilizer 

  Use a toothpick to poke a small hole in a quail egg, and bury it in the flower pot with the small hole facing down. It can promote the growth of flowers. Just bury one quail egg in one pot of flowers. You can use it boldly without affecting the root system, and after the eggshell decomposes, it will also be converted into calcium fertilizer.