11 TikTok Plant Care Hacks to Keep Your Leafy Friends Alive in 2022
05.07.2023 - 07:37
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There is no one rule that fits all when it comes to taking care of plants, and you have to be careful to make sure they stay healthy and happy. To help you do that easily, we have some great Tik Tok Plant Care Hacks.
Humidity is crucial for plant growth, and it becomes more essential when you have tropical plants. Instead of spending money on costly humidifiers, do it in a cost-effective way using some pebbles on a tray filled with water and placing the potted plant on it.
If your houseplants are affected by pests and fungi, you can control the damage by spraying garlic water (prepare it by crushing few garlic cloves in water) once a week on plants.
Similarly, treat fungi by adding some cinnamon powder into the soil mix.
Feed your plants with this coffee leftover fertilizer to encourage growth, dilute it with water and add it to the soil like you water the plants.
You can revive your dying plant by removing dead leaves, cleaning the container, cutting back dead roots, and using a fresh potting medium for repotting.
Bottom watering is a great solution for treating issues caused due to overwatering. Just fill a shallow tray with water and place the plants in the tray for 10 minutes. We also have a great article on it here.
Instead of using chemical pesticides, you can get rid of nasty pests by placing citrus-scented orange peels in the pots. The chemical called d-Limonene in the orange deters aphids and ants.
If you notice signs of root rot, it can be due to roots sitting in water or damp soil that develop a bacterial infection. Treat it by submerging the roots for 1-2 hours in a solution prepared with one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide and one cup of water.
After this procedure, repot your plant in a fresh and well-draining