When was the last time you treated your houseplant to something sweet? No, we're not talking about serving her a cake. We mean brown sugar! Yes, you heard that right.
If you're a flower lover and you like to take care of your green friends, then during the summer months you're probably focused on how to provide them with enough water and who will take care of them while you're on vacation. This tip will help you keep your plants blooming until late fall and make your balcony the prettiest in the neighborhood.
How?
The secret is brown sugar, which in solutions can stimulate the activity of microorganisms in the soil, thereby helping to release nutrients that are crucial for the healthy growth of your plants.
Let's look at the many advantages of brown sugar for plants and how to best use it in combination with other ingredients to create a "tasty" natural fertilizer.
It is not only humans who like sweets, but also some plants.
Just one bag of brown sugar can feed all your plants.
Brown sugar isn't just for coffee. Photo: PixabaySweet water for shiny leaves
Simply mixing brown sugar with water will make your plants' leaves lush and green. The sugar solution acts as a nutrient infusion, giving the plants extra energy and helping to produce chlorophyll, leading to lusher greens.
A powerful rooting agent
The combination of brown sugar, yeast and water is a powerful agent for promoting root growth. This mixture promotes the formation of new roots, which is especially useful when transplanting plants or growing new ones from cuttings. Yeast contains enzymes that, in combination with sugar, increase the growth and vitality of plants.
Natural nitrogen fertilizer
Mixing brown sugar with beer creates a natural nitrogen fertilizer. This nutrient mixture can help prevent yellowing of the leaves, which is often a sign of nitrogen deficiency. Nitrogen is essential for plant growth as it is a key component of chlorophyll and protein.
Phosphate fertilizer for floral delights
When you mix brown sugar with water and garlic, you get a phosphate fertilizer that encourages plant flowering. Phosphorus is key to flower and fruit development, so this mix is great for flowering plants that need a little boost.
Keep your plants healthy and beautiful all the time. Photo: PixabayRegulation of soil pH
By mixing brown sugar, white vinegar, and water, you can create ferrous sulfate to help regulate soil pH. Plants that prefer acidic soil will especially benefit from this process, as it will vinegar in the mix will help lower the pH, while the ferrous sulfate will add the necessary nutrients.
Remember that it is every plant is different and different species may react differently to supplements. Therefore, it is recommended to start with smaller amounts and observe the response of the plants. With the right approach and some experimentation, you will be able to find what suits your plants best and provide them with the best conditions to thrive.
