The sources and characteristics of rice washing water The advantages of rice washing water for watering potted plants The scope of application of rice washing water for watering potted plants In today's pursuit of green life, more and more families are paying attention to home gardening and potted plants Not only can it beautify the home environment, but it can also purify the air. Watering is a key link in the process of growing flowers. How to choose the appropriate watering method has become a question for many flower friends. Let's discuss whether using rice washing water to water potted plants is really feasible. Sources and characteristics of rice washing water Rice washing water is a kind of wastewater produced in our daily life. It is rich in nutrients, such as phosphorus, potassium, etc., which are necessary for plant growth. Rice washing water also contains a certain amount of organic matter helps improve soil structure. Advantages of watering potted plants with rice washing water 1. Saving resources: Using rice washing water to water flowers can not only reduce the waste of water resources, but also make full use of household wastewater to achieve environmental protection purposes.
2. Rich in nutrients: The nutrients in the rice washing water can provide sufficient nutrients for potted plants and help the growth and development of plants.
3. Improve soil: Long-term use of rice washing water to water flowers can improve the soil structure and improve the soil's breathability and water retention. Precautions for watering potted plants with rice washing water 1. Moderate concentration: Rice washing water should not be used directly to water flowers. It should be diluted first, generally diluted at a ratio of 1:10 before being used.
2. Regular use: Use rice washing water once a week to water flowers, which can not only meet the nutritional needs of plants, but will not cause soil salt accumulation.
3. Pay attention to hygiene: When using rice washing water to water flowers, ensure that the source of rice washing water is clean and avoid contaminating potted plants. Scope of application of rice washing water for potted plants 1. Succulent plants: such as succulent plants, cactus, etc., have low water requirements and are suitable for using rice washing water to water flowers.
2. Negative plants: such as spider plants, green radish, etc., do not require high light and are suitable for using rice washing water to water flowers.
3. Flowers that require more nutrients: such as roses, peonies, etc., have a high demand for nutrients and are suitable for using rice washing water to water flowers.
Washing rice and watering potted plants is an environmentally friendly and practical method of growing flowers. As long as you pay attention to the dilution ratio, frequency of use and hygiene issues, you can provide sufficient nutrients for potted plants and make your home gardening greener and healthier. Let's act together to contribute to protecting the environment and beautifying our homes.
References: [1]"Home Gardening Maintenance Manual", China Agricultural Press, 2018.
[2]Plant Nutrition, China Agricultural Press, 2017.