Simple Tips To Keep Your Houseplants Happy And Healthy
Houseplants can be a great addition to any home, bringing life and color into their environment. Not only do they look beautiful, but they can also improve air quality and reduce stress levels. It's important to keep your houseplants happy and healthy so they can thrive. This means that you need to provide them with the right environment, nutrition, and care so that they can flourish. With the right knowledge and routine maintenance, you can ensure that your houseplants stay healthy and bring joy into your home for years to come.
Here are some simple DIY tips for keeping your indoor plants happy and healthy:
Use Old Bottles To Create Self-Watering Devices – Watering your houseplants can be a tedious task, especially if you forget to do it regularly. Fortunately, with the help of empty bottles, you can make sure that your plants get watered regularly without having to worry about it. An old soda bottle or wine bottle can be used to create an easy-to-use self-watering device and it is also a cost-effective way to keep your houseplants hydrated without having to worry about forgetting or over-watering them. All you need is a clean empty bottle, soil, and water. Just fill the bottle with water and bury it in the soil near the plant's roots so that the plant can slowly absorb the water from the bottle as needed. This will ensure that your plants stay healthy and hydrated even when you forget to water them.
Use Banana Peels To Dust Your Houseplant Leaves - Dust on the leaves of your houseplants can be a major problem and it is important to remove it regularly. Dust not only blocks light from reaching the leaves, but it also reduces air circulation which can lead to fungal diseases. Removing dust from houseplant leaves is also important for photosynthesis, as dust can reduce the amount of light that reaches the leaf surface and thus reduce the rate of photosynthesis. Additionally, dust on leaves can block pores which are essential for gas exchange between plants and their environment. In other words, removing dust from the leaves helps ensure they remain healthy and vibrant.
Banana peels are a great way to clean and dust houseplant leaves. Not only is it an eco-friendly and cost-effective option, but it also provides essential nutrients for plants. Banana peels contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus - all of which are beneficial for the health of houseplants. This is great to do on waxy plants like Elephant Ears, Fiddle Leaf Figs, and Snake Plants. About once a month rub the inner part of the banana peel on the leaves of your houseplants. Removing any dust or dirt that has accumulated on the leaves will help maintain their shiny and healthy look. Cut up the peel into small pieces and rub them gently in a circular motion over the leaves. This will help remove any dirt or debris that has accumulated on them and provide essential nutrients for the plants at the same time.
Save Your Eggshells To Fertilize Soil - Eggshells can be a great way to help your houseplants grow and stay healthy. They contain essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium which helps plants absorb water and other nutrients better. Eggshells act as a natural fertilizer for your plants, helping them to produce more flowers and fruit. They also help keep away pests that might otherwise damage your plants. Rinse out your eggshells and let them dry. Next store them in an airtight container. When you have 15-18 eggshells, take out your blender or food processor and grind them to a powder. Sprinkle the powder at the base of your plants on top of the soil.
Wooden Chopsticks Can Be Used To Stake Plants – I use chopsticks all the time to stake my indoor plants. They provide a natural look to your indoor garden while also being strong enough to hold up the plants. Wooden chopsticks are an inexpensive and versatile tool for staking and keeping your houseplants vertical. Not only do they provide a strong support system for plants, but they are also easy to find. Use them for your houseplants of all sizes and shapes. I also use the twist-ties from the grocery store to keep leggy plants growing in the right direction. The twist-ties are bendable and re-useable too.
Use Paper Coffee Filters To Keep Soil In Your Container – Paper coffee filters are a great, cost-effective tool for improving the health of your houseplants. They can be used to line the bottom of your plant containers and provide an extra layer of protection from soil erosion and water leakage. By using paper coffee filters, you can help keep your plants healthy by providing them with better drainage and more efficient water retention. These filters can also help maintain healthy air flow within the container and prevent root rot caused by overwatering without adding any additional weight or bulk to your plant containers.
Share Your Coffee And Coffee Grinds With Your Houseplants - Coffee is not just a morning ritual for many people; it can also be used to help houseplants thrive. Coffee contains essential micronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that are beneficial for plant growth. Just mix your coffee with water and use it to water your plants. Coffee grounds can be used to create an acidic environment that some plants like Gardenias and Ferns prefer. With the right use of coffee, houseplants can become healthier and more vibrant in no time. Tea drinkers can use brewed tea to the same effect.
Save Your Leftover Water To Irrigate Your Plants – This is another tip that I practice regularly. Watering your houseplants is an essential part of keeping them healthy and vibrant. But did you know that you can use used water from vegetables and pasta to help your houseplants? This type of water not only helps to keep your plants hydrated but also provides them with valuable nutrients. By using this water, you can save money on purchasing expensive fertilizers and help the environment by reducing waste.
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