Houseplants need regular feeding, but it is not always necessary to go to the store for this. Many fertilizers can be made from the most ordinary products found in almost every kitchen, and even from waste.
One of the simplest and most useful remedies is yeast. It contains B vitamins, proteins, and trace elements that stimulate root development and accelerate the growth of green mass. To prepare the solution, simply dissolve 10 g of dry yeast and four pieces of sugar in one and a half liters of warm water, let it steep for a couple of hours, and dilute it with water five times. This solution can be used to water the plants three times a year — in spring, summer, and autumn.
Sugar feeding is also quite popular. When decomposed in the soil, sugar releases glucose, which serves as an energy source for plants, helps them recover, and enhances flowering. To prepare the solution, dissolve one tablespoon of sugar in 0.6 liters of water and water the plants no more than once a month. Ficus and cacti respond particularly well to such feedings.
Coffee grounds act as a mild nitrogen fertilizer and improve soil structure, making it more loose and breathable. Before application, the grounds are dried and added to the soil at the rate of one teaspoon per half a kilogram of soil. The indoor rose especially loves this addition — its flowers become brighter and flowering lasts longer.
Common kitchen waste can also be beneficial. For example, citrus peels not only enrich the soil with trace elements but also repel pests — mites and scale insects. To prepare the infusion, the peels are chopped, covered with boiling water, steeped for a day, and used for watering once a month.
Onion peels contain phytoncides that improve soil health and protect plants from diseases. A decoction is made from them: a handful of peels is boiled for 15 minutes in two liters of water, steeped for several hours, strained, and used for watering or spraying no more than once every one and a half months.
Finally, water from thawed meat can serve as a mild growth stimulant. When diluted by half, it helps plants accumulate chlorophyll and improves leaf color. This water can be used for watering in small amounts no more than once every three to four months.
By using these simple remedies, you can keep your plants in excellent shape without unnecessary expenses and chemical additives. The main thing is to maintain moderation and not overwater the soil to avoid damaging the roots.
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