Can rainwater still be used to water flowers after being stored for a long time, and which plants like rainwater?
Every beautiful flower comes from a different place, so every plant has its own little quirks. For example, there are jade plants and pothos that like drinking beer, plants that like vinegar such as osmanthus and jasmine, and some flowers that love drinking rainwater most of all - once a month, and their leaves turn glossy green and they can all grow vigorously too!
Everyone, quickly check whether you have any rainwater-loving plants at home, and if you do, collect it during the dragon boat rain season.
Portulacaria afra (elephant bush)
It is a bonsai that many people like to place at the entrance, because Portulacaria afra grows especially vigorously, and with just a little careful pruning you can shape it into a beautiful form. It loves drinking rainwater most of all, and its love is not limited by how harsh the environment is; even if the potting soil becomes compacted in winter, or if it rains excessively in summer, as long as the soil is kept loose and breathable, it can drink up all the rainwater, and after drinking it can grow fat leaves. In addition, if you cannot manage outdoor terrace care, flower lovers can collect rainwater on rainy days, and no matter how many days it is left, it can be used to water the plants; it is recommended to water with rainwater once every ten days.
Camellia
Camellia has especially beautiful flowers and also carries a very good meaning, so many people like to grow it, but it is not easy to grow camellia well, because it likes a humid environment; if the air is dry, it easily drops leaves and buds, and camellia also likes slightly acidic soil, so long-term watering with alkaline tap water will cause yellowing leaves and leaf drop. At this time, if you can give it rainwater, it is different: water from the sky is slightly acidic and contains many nutrients, which can not only moisten the camellia but also provide it with many nutrients, and can also make the soil loose and well aerated. It is recommended to move the camellia outdoors when the weather is warm, so it can be nourished by the rain freely.
Jasmine
It is a flower that grows in summer, and its pure white, elegant figure can be seen from May to August. It likes slightly acidic soil and likes drinking acidic rainwater, and it grows especially fast in summer, needing water frequently like a water buffalo. Right now is also the rainy season, so you can safely put the jasmine on the balcony to drink rainwater. However, to prevent long-term rain exposure from causing waterlogging and root rot in the jasmine, you can also collect the excess rainwater and save it to give the jasmine to drink slowly.
Hydrocotyle vulgaris (pennywort)
Hydrocotyle vulgaris is a plant that likes water very much; if it lacks water even slightly, it easily develops yellow leaves and dry leaves. Even if you frequently add tap water, the alkalinity can easily cause the soil of Hydrocotyle vulgaris to become compacted. The solution is to use slightly acidic water, which is rainwater from the sky. It is recommended to add rainwater about once every 10 days, which can avoid the problems of yellow leaves, dry leaves, and soil compaction, and it can also easily grow to fill the pot.