85 to 90 percent of a plant’s weight is made up of water. Both bottom and top watering assist in delivering vital nutrients and minerals from the soil to the cells, strengthening and nourishing the plant. Bottom watering plants keeps the soil evenly moist so that the entire root system receives water, but the drawback …
Insects will lay their eggs on the upper and lower surfaces of plant leaves in order to provide protection and a food source for the developing larvae. The eggs of moths, beetles, aphids, and stink bugs can all be identified among the yellow ones seen on plant leaves. When first laid, the eggs may have …
Although the idea of applying essential oils on plants might sound strange, it is actually extremely straightforward and has several advantages. In addition to helping you get rid of pests from your plants, using essential oils on them can promote development and improve the natural appearance of any indoor gardens you may have. Some essential …
In addition to the various compounds found in soil, you might see observable white balls. These white balls are frequently mistaken for chunks of white Styrofoam. Most likely employed as a soil amendment for increased drainage and aeration, the white balls observed in soil are perlite balls. But occasionally, those balls might actually be bug, …
Your plants will be fertilized and fed by the nutrients in the pasta water, which will also nourish the soil microbes, giving them a healthy start. Additionally, it can enrich the soil with nutrients like phosphorus and potassium, which will promote plant growth. Because it contains (NPK) fertilizer and minerals that plants can utilise effectively …
Because it doesn’t need to be treated before use, rainwater is seen as an alternative supply of water. There are no chemicals in it. Sediment may be present, but plants are not at risk from this. Nitrogen in the form of nitrates, which plants utilize to grow green, lush foliage, is provided by rainwater when …
Red, yellow, green, pink, purple, bicolor, and even black are some of the tomato variations. Have you ever seen tomatoes, though, that are red on the outside but have a green tint inside? The preservation of chlorophyll as a result of environmental stress on the plant during the fruiting phase is the main cause of …
Once the proper soil is provided, succulents are incredibly intriguing plants that flourish with minimal water and care. Kosmik KaKtus, also known as Cosmic Cactus, takes the succulent’s beauty a step further by painting or dying the plant in vibrant hues. Succulents called KosmiK Kaktus are either painted or dyed in vibrant colors to increase …
Because they can aerate the soil and convert organic materials, like leaves, into essential nutrients for plants to thrive, earthworms are helpful to plants. It could seem like a smart idea to add them to potted plants to encourage your plant’s growth. Should you give your potted plants earthworms? The soil used to pot the …
It’s not always dew when water drops appear on plant leaves in the morning. Plants perspire, which results in some water droplets. Plants sweat for a variety of reasons that help with cooling, much like people do. Transpiration, or the flow of water from the plant to the leaves, is what makes plants sweat. The …