What to do about soil compaction
The editor introduces how to deal with soil compaction and the solutions for soil compaction in green plants and flower introductions. Let's learn about it together next.
The hardest part of growing flowers is when the soil becomes as hard as stone. In this case, it's difficult for water to penetrate during watering, and the water will "escape" from the edges of the soil and the pot, failing to moisten the roots, leading one to mistakenly believe that watering is finished, but it's all for nothing. Moreover, waterlogging easily occurs during watering, the soil becomes too moist, which can cause root rot, and the higher the temperature, the more dangerous it is. Therefore, when growing flowers, the potting soil is crucial. If the soil is not good, how can the flowers thrive? So, when growing flowers, it's important to avoid using alkaline water and use acidic water more often to keep the soil loose and fertile, allowing you to forget about the flowers.
What is considered alkaline water?
For example, soap water and laundry detergent water. Many elderly people, in order to save water, directly pour soap and laundry detergent water into the flower pot, using it as clear water. After using it once, they find that the leaves turn yellow continuously and the flower roots rot. The reason is that these two types of water are alkaline, which can burn the roots and accelerate soil compaction, resulting in dead plants.
What is acidic water? Here are the three most common types:
First, vinegar water.
If you often cook in the kitchen, you'll know that vinegar is a common seasoning. It contains a small amount of acetic acid, which can adjust the soil pH and prevent soil compaction. In spring, when growing acid-loving flowers, it is recommended to use some vinegar. Dilute the vinegar 300 times, and the water becomes acidic. Pouring it into the flower soil will also adjust the soil pH, making the soil loose and fertile, promoting growth.
Many people may ask, which flowers can use vinegar? The most common ones are gardenias and jasmines. These are typical southern flowers, and people in the north may easily encounter the problem of flower buds falling and leaves turning yellow after purchasing them. Adding vinegar to the water when watering can prevent this.
Second, ferrous sulfate water.
Ferrous sulfate is a type of iron fertilizer, rich in iron ions, which can increase soil fertility, balance soil pH, prevent soil compaction, and make the soil loose and fertile, ensuring that flowers grow stronger and healthier.
What to do about soil compaction
Ferrous sulfate needs to be purchased, but it's cheap. Without investment, it's hard to grow flowers well. A small investment can yield significant returns, preventing iron deficiency in plants. How to observe iron deficiency in plants? When the veins of the leaves are green and the leaf flesh is yellow, it may indicate iron deficiency. In this case, supplementing with ferrous sulfate solution can help. Do this approximately every 20 days and observe the condition of the leaves. If they gradually improve, you should gradually extend the interval until you stop using it.
Third, fermented fertilizers.
If you are not very busy and have a lot of time to grow flowers, you can ferment some fertilizers, such as fermented rice water, fruit peel water, soybean water, fish intestine water, etc. When fully fermented, these can turn into excellent flower fertilizers, and they are slightly acidic. Regular use can prevent soil compaction and increase soil fertility, making the soil fertile and yielding good results in growing flowers.
However, the fermentation process may produce some unpleasant odors, which requires enough space at home. If you have a courtyard, you can place it outdoors to ferment more and use it gradually.
Of course, if the flowers at home have not been repotted for several years, it is recommended to repot in spring. After the soil has been changed, it's important to use these acidic waters regularly to increase the nutrient content in the soil and balance the soil pH, so that the flowers can grow stronger and healthier.
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