In winter, plants lack light. Home flowers can be supported by natural means that are in any kitchen. Natural ingredients deliver nutrients to plant cells.
Coffee grounds
The coffee grounds remaining after brewing contain the necessary nitrogen for the flowers and help to absorb potassium and magnesium from the soil. This fertilizer is useful for acidophilic species (ornamental herbs, hydrangeas, azaleas, rhododendrons, heather).
There are several ways to use this fertilizer:
- watering - 2 teaspoons of coffee grounds are poured with a glass of water;
- cake can be spread out in a thin layer on the soil surface or added to the bottom of the pot during transplantation.
The coffee residue cannot be used as fertilizer when growing seedlings.
Tea leaves
Tea contains trace elements useful for the plant. The tea leaves are rich in potassium, which promotes growth and flowering. Calcium is a participant in carbohydrate and protein metabolism, the formation of the root system. Magnesium is part of chlorophyll - when magnesium is not enough, photosynthesis worsens, the bush becomes weak, the leaves turn yellow. Manganese is involved in photosynthesis and synthesis of vitamins, is responsible for the normal growth and development of the root system.
Tea leaves are usually used in dry form for fertilizing, mulching the soil, creating drainage. Mulch from tea leaves allows moisture to stay longer in the ground, so the flower will not require frequent watering.
You can use weak black, green or herbal tea without additives. Top dressing is carried out no more than once a week; tea cannot be used daily.
Banana peel
The advantage of top dressing from a banana peel is its high potassium content. A smaller amount of banana contains phosphorus, calcium and nitrogen. The advantage of a banana peel is that as the peel decomposes, nutrients enter the soil. Fertilizing is good for flowering plants, as it supplies them with the most necessary.
There are ways to feed a plant with a banana peel:
- cut with scissors and mix with topsoil;
- prepare a water infusion of banana peel and water;
- to dry banana skins in the oven or on a battery; valuable potash fertilizer is used for seedlings.
It is necessary to wash the banana before use, because the chemicals that process the surface during transportation accumulate on the peel.
Sugar
Restores resources to winter sugar. Glucose is a universal material from which the plant creates the necessary macronutrients. To make feeding more effective, it is better to make a solution at the rate of: 1 tsp. on 1 liter of water. It is enough to regularly water the bushes with this solution once every 2 weeks. A more frequent sugar fertilizer will cause mold. They well perceive the sweet top dressing of roses, succulents, ficus, palm trees and dracaena.
Yeast
Yeast is used as fertilizer along with sugar solution. Photosynthesis proceeds in the presence of carbon dioxide, which is released by active yeast in the process of life. The substance is a valuable source of B vitamins; it creates optimal microflora in the soil.
To prepare the fertilizer you will need:
- 1 g of dry yeast;
- 3 tbsp. l Sahara;
- 10 liters of warm water.
The resulting mixture is infused for two hours, diluted with warm water in a ratio of 1: 5 and used for watering flowers.
Beer
Natural live beer is a valuable source of vitamins and carbohydrates for plants. When using beer, growth accelerates, and resistance to parasites and infections increases. They love top dressing Zamiokulkas, indoor roses, dracaena, ficus, euphorbia, money tree. For watering, you should use beer diluted with water in a ratio of 10: 1. The solution is wiped smooth leaves.
If mold or an unpleasant smell from the pot appears, fertilizing with beer should be stopped, and the plant should be transplanted.
Onion peel
An excellent option for feeding plants in winter is onion peel. It contains carotene, volatile and vitamins. Phytoncides protect the bush from harmful microorganisms, increase the immunity of the plant.
To prepare recharge for a handful of onion scales, you need to take 1.5 liters of water, boil for 7 minutes and cool. This broth can spray the soil and leaves. Onion broth is not stored, before each spraying, it is necessary to cook fresh.
Eggshell
A powerful source of calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, selenium and other trace elements is used once every 3-4 weeks. The better the shell is chopped, the more nutrients a plant can take. After pouring the eggshell with water, you can prepare an infusion, an easier way is to put the crushed shell on the bottom of the pot during transplantation. Thus, do not fertilize camellia, azalea, hydrangea, violets and pelargonium in this way.
Garlic
Garlic is safe for humans and easy to use insecticide and phytoncide. A common method of plant protection is to plant a clove in a pot. The water extract of garlic will also be useful for spraying all parts of the plant. To cook it, you need to pour 15 cloves of garlic 10 liters of hot water and leave for half an hour.
Iodine
For most plants, iodine is not a vital trace element, but its presence has a positive effect on the vital activity of flowers. They grow faster, bloom more often, less often get sick.
So that a useful fertilizer does not turn into poison for the plant, you need to strictly observe the dosage and apply no more than 2 drops per 2 liters of water during weekly watering.
Hydrogen peroxide
The hydrogen peroxide solution, thanks to its formula, is favorably perceived by plants, inhibits rotting processes in the soil, and acts as a disinfector. To water the flowers, it is necessary to dilute 20 ml of 10% hydrogen peroxide with 1 l of water. Treat the solution with flowers once every 4-5 days.
It is important for the grower to remember the regular care of domestic plants and the timely application of fertilizer. The supply of energy and trace elements will help flowers winter, delighting the owner with lush flowering and green leaves.
