Succulent plants, with their unique shapes and low-maintenance characteristics, have gained increasing popularity among gardening enthusiasts. In the process of caring for them, how to make succulents grow healthier and more vigorous has become a concern for many新手 gardening enthusiasts. Here, I will share an unexpected secret for maintenance - watering succulents with tea.
Advantages of watering succulents with tea1. Provide nutrients: Tea leaves contain a wealth of trace elements and organic substances, such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, etc., which have good promotional effects on the growth and development of succulent plants.
2. Prevent diseases and pests: The tea polyphenols in tea water have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects, which can reduce the risk of succulent plants being infected with diseases and pests.
3. Promote root growth: The organic substances in tea water can promote the growth of succulent plant roots and improve their ability to absorb water and nutrients.
How to water succulents with tea1. Choose the right tea: It is best to choose green tea, black tea, or oolong tea, as these teas are rich in nutrients.
2. Tea-to-water ratio: Soak the tea leaves in water at a ratio of 1:100 for 30 minutes to allow the nutrients in the tea leaves to dissolve fully.
3. Filter the tea water: Filter the soaked tea water to remove the tea leaves, so as not to clog the soil pores.
4. Watering time: Choose to water in the morning or evening to avoid direct sunlight, so as not to harm the succulent plants with the heat in the tea water.
5. Watering frequency: Adjust the watering frequency according to the growth condition of the succulent plants and the soil moisture, watering 1-2 times per week is sufficient.
Precautions1. Avoid excessive tea water: Although tea water is beneficial to the growth of succulent plants, excessive watering can cause root rot, affecting the growth of succulent plants.
2. Avoid overly concentrated tea water: Too concentrated tea water can reduce the soil's breathability, affecting the root growth of succulent plants.
3. Avoid frequently changing tea water: Frequent replacement of tea water can cause the loss of nutrients in the soil, which is not conducive to the growth of succulent plants.
Watering succulents with tea is a simple and feasible maintenance method that can provide nutrients and prevent diseases and pests. When using tea water to water succulents, the above precautions should also be noted to avoid counterproductive effects. I hope this article can help gardening enthusiasts to make your succulent plants healthier and more vigorous.
References:
《Succulent Plant Maintenance Manual》, Author: Zhang Xiaofeng, Publisher: China Agricultural Publishing House, Publication Date: 2018.
Third-party comments:
“Watering succulents with tea is a very practical maintenance method, and I personally like it very much. Since I started using tea water to water my succulents, they have been growing very well.” - Comment from a well-known gardening forum user.