Succulent plants, with their unique shapes and easy-care characteristics, have gained popularity among gardening enthusiasts. During the care process, succulents also produce some discarded branches and roots. How should these discarded parts be handled? They can be turned into treasures, becoming fertilizers for flowers. This article will introduce in detail how to make succulent plants into fertilizer, allowing them to provide secondary value while nourishing the soil.
Methods for Making Succulent Plant Fertilizer1. Collect discarded succulents
We need to collect discarded parts of succulent plants, which can come from pruned branches, wilted leaves, roots, and whole plants that no longer grow. Place these discarded succulents in a ventilated and dry place to dry.
2. Crushing treatment
After drying, crush the succulent plants, using tools such as scissors to cut them into small pieces to facilitate the subsequent fermentation process.
3. Fermentation treatment
Place the crushed succulents into a fermentation container, which can be a plastic bucket, ceramic jar, etc. A layer of sand or pebbles can be placed at the bottom of the container to aid drainage. After placing the crushed succulents in the container, add an appropriate amount of water, enough to submerge the succulents. Seal the container and place it in a warm, well-ventilated area for fermentation.
4. Observe fermentation
During fermentation, it is necessary to regularly observe the fermentation status of the succulent fertilizer. Generally, the fermentation time is 1-2 months. During this period, bubbles and a sour smell may occur inside the container, which is a normal fermentation phenomenon. When no more bubbles are produced and the sour smell disappears, the fermentation is considered complete.
5. Filtering and storage
After fermentation is complete, filter the succulent fertilizer to remove impurities, and then store the filtered fertilizer for later use.
Methods for Using Succulent Fertilizer1. As a base fertilizer
Applying succulent fertilizer as a base fertilizer to the soil can provide plants with abundant nutrients and promote growth.
2. Foliar spray
Dilute the succulent fertilizer and use it for foliar spray to supplement nutrients for the plants.
3. Add to water when watering
When watering, add succulent fertilizer to the water to apply as a water-soluble fertilizer to the soil.
Precautions1. During fermentation, make sure to keep the container sealed to avoid generating too much heat and harmful gases.
2. Do not frequently open the container during fermentation to avoid affecting the fermentation effect.
3. After fermentation is complete, ensure that the fertilizer is fully fermented to avoid generating harmful substances when applied to the soil.
Turning discarded succulent plants into fertilizer not only saves resources but also provides abundant nutrients for plants. By following the above methods, we can convert discarded succulent plants into valuable fertilizer, allowing them to play a secondary value in the process of growing flowers. This also aligns with China's concept of green environmental protection and is worthy of promotion and practice.