Pothos is a common indoor foliage plant, loved by enthusiasts for its fresh scent and health benefits. However, did you know? Pothos also has a magical use - watering with beer. Below, let's explore this strange but interesting phenomenon.
1. Watering with beer is beneficial to the growth of pothos
Beer water can not only moisturize the roots and leaves of pothos, but also provide some essential nutrients. For example, beer is rich in sugars and carbohydrates, which can provide energy and substances needed for growth.
2. The appropriate concentration of beer water
Appropriate concentration is a key factor in ensuring the healthy growth of pothos. Generally, mixing beer and water in a ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 is sufficient. If the concentration is too high, it can easily damage the roots and leaves of pothos, affecting its normal growth; if the concentration is too low, the growth effect on pothos will be minimal.
3. The pH of beer water
The pH of beer water is also one of the important factors affecting the growth of pothos. Generally, beer is acidic, so when mixing beer and water, it is necessary to adjust the pH to adapt to the growth environment of pothos. The best way is to add an appropriate amount of baking soda to the mixture to make it weakly alkaline.
4. The timing and frequency of watering
Pothos needs an appropriate amount of water to maintain its growth and development, but the timing and frequency of watering also need attention. Generally, watering with beer water once a week is sufficient. If the ambient temperature is high, the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased to ensure the growth of pothos is not affected.
5. Pay attention to temperature and light
Pothos is a warm-loving plant and requires suitable temperature and light conditions to promote its growth and development. When watering with beer water, it is also necessary to pay attention to the indoor temperature and light environment to ensure the healthy growth of pothos.
6. Avoid over-fertilization
Although beer water can provide some essential nutrients, over-fertilization will still have a negative impact on the growth of pothos. When watering with beer water, it is necessary to control the amount and frequency of fertilizer use to avoid over-fertilization.
7. Preparations before watering
Before watering with beer water, sufficient preparation is needed. It is necessary to prepare enough beer and water, mix them according to the appropriate concentration ratio, and adjust their pH; it is also necessary to ensure that the soil moisture of the pothos is suitable and prepare for watering the entire pot.
8. Methods and techniques for watering
The methods and techniques of watering are also key points that need to be mastered for the growth of pothos. Generally, you can use the method of evenly pouring the mixture on the roots of the pothos, or you can use a watering can or sprayer for watering. However, when using a sprayer, be careful not to spray the mixture directly on the leaves of the pothos to avoid damaging the plant.
9. Leftover beer can also be used
Sometimes, we have some leftover beer but don't know how to deal with it. At this time, you might as well mix the leftover beer with water and pour it on the pothos, which can not only use up the leftover beer but also promote the growth of the pothos, killing two birds with one stone.
10. Other uses of beer water
Besides watering pothos, beer water has many other uses. For example, it can be used for shampooing, skin care, cleaning the kitchen, etc. These uses are both practical and environmentally friendly and are worth trying.
11. Impact on the environment
Although watering with beer water is beneficial to pothos, it will also have a certain impact on the environment. For example, overwatering may cause water to soak other items, thus polluting the environment; at the same time, the smell of beer and the mixture may also have a certain impact on the indoor air.
12. Pay attention to safe use
When using beer water, it is necessary to pay attention to safe use. Beer contains a certain amount of alcohol, and excessive drinking or accidental ingestion may have adverse effects on health. When using beer water, be careful to prevent children from accidentally ingesting it, and do not pour the mixture directly into your mouth.
13. Not suitable for all plants
Although beer water is beneficial to pothos, it is not suitable for all plants. For example, for some sensitive plants, watering with beer water may cause allergic reactions; for some acid-loving plants, watering with beer water may affect their growth. When using beer water, it is necessary to choose according to the preferences and needs of different plants.
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Through the introduction of this article, we have learned about the effects and precautions of watering pothos with beer water. Overall, beer water can indeed provide certain nutrients and growth conditions for pothos, but it is necessary to pay attention to issues such as safe use and environmental impact. If you are also a pothos enthusiast, you might as well try this interesting little experiment.
15. References
1. Lu Lizhen. Methods and Precautions for Watering Pothos with Beer Water [J]. Chinese Gardens, 2012(02):91-91+96.
2. Yu Guozhen, Tang Yulan. Study on Extraction of Active Ingredients from Pothos in Beer [J]. Food and Drug, 2019, 21(03):49-50.