Leaf chlorosis is a physiological disease, as a result of which leaves turn yellow and fall off, and plants grow and bear less fruit. This problem may concern both indoor flowers and plants in the garden, and chlorosis is most often caused by deficiencies of micro- and macroelements in the soil. Discover the besthome remedies for chlorosisthat will make your potted and garden plants have lush green leaves again. Some are really simple!
Home remedies for chlorosis of leaves
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1. Vegetable slurries
Vegetable slurry is simple, cheap and easy to preparenatural fertilizers, perfect for fighting chlorosisIf the symptoms visible on plants indicate a lack of nitrogen, nettle slurry will be suitable for them , elderberry or celandine herb. Fermented dandelion, borage or comfrey are a natural source of potassium, and lamb's lettuce slurry is a great source of iron.
To prepare the liquid manure , pour water over herbs, flowers or roots and set aside in an airy, cool and shaded place. After 2-4 weeks of fermentation, when the plant material has broken down in the water, the slurry is ready for use. If you do not want to prepare the liquid manure yourself, you can buy ready-made preparations in stores, such as the nettle extract offered by the Target brand.
2. Wood ash
Wood ash is also an underrated fertilizer, which is a rich source of calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. The ash is simply sprinkled under the plants that like or tolerate the alkaline pH of the soil, e.g. broad beans, head cabbage, boxwood, dogwood, hawthorn, ash, maple. The lack of nitrogen makes the ash an ideal autumn fertilizer, and the phosphorus and potassium content will prepare the plants for wintering. For fertilization, we use only ash produced as a result of burning natural wood, without paint coatings or impregnations.
Banana peel fertilizer
A source of natural potassiumhome fertilizers based on banana peel can also be used to nourish garden or potted plants. For this purpose, we dry the banana peel and then grind it to obtain a powder that we mix with the soil. No less effective is liquid fertilizer, which we prepare from sliced banana peel flooded with boiled, warm water. After 2-3 days, the preparation is ready for use.The skin does not need to be thrown away, it can be poured several times with water. Banana fertilizer is especially beneficial for flowering plants, such as roses and orchids.
4. Egg shell fertilizer
Egg shells perfectly complement the calcium deficit in the soilCrushed egg shells can be simply mixed with the ground or poured over them with water and after about 2 weeks, water the plants. Such a fertilizer will be appreciated by species that need an alkaline or neutral reaction of the substrate. These are, for example: carnation, swarm, saxifrage, boxwood, common beech, maple, apple or elderberry, peonies, daylilies, tulips, zucchini, cucumbers.
5. Tea grounds
After drinking a cup of aromatic tea, do not throw away the coffee grounds! Due to the content of phosphorus, calcium and sodium,black and green teas are an excellent source ofminerals. Add the tea leaves directly to the soil or water the plants with the chilled infusion.
6. Coffee grounds
Coffee grounds contain large amounts of copper, magnesium, nitrogen and potassium , so they supplement deficiencies in plants. They can be mixed with the soil, thanks to which it will be additionally loosened. Especially plants that like acidic soil, such as azaleas, hydrangeas, heathers, rhododendrons or ferns, respond positively to coffee treatment. This method is especially recommended for flowering plants.
7. Beer fertilizer
Even plants won't despise a little beer from time to time. Mix the beer with water in a ratio of 1:25 and water the plants, thus providing them with a large dose of nitrogen. Especiallyflowering potted plants like this fertilizer , in return with more lush and fragrant flowers.
8. Apple cider vinegar fertilizer
Popular apple cider vinegar, thanks to the content of phosphorus, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron, can bean excellent fertilizer against leaf chlorosis , especially for potted plants.It is enough to mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 3 liters of water and we have a preparation for watering plants.
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