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There are 3 kinds of shells in every family, and once you put them in a pot, you will no longer accumulate water and rot your roots!
In the process of raising flowers at home, we often encounter the problem of water accumulation or rotten roots in the roots of flowers. In fact, the solution to this problem lies in the three types of shells that are common in our lives, which are peanut shells, egg shells, and willow bark. These seemingly ordinary shells, when properly treated, can not only effectively prevent water accumulation and root rot, but also supplement the necessary nutrients to the flowers, making raising flowers easier and more effective.
The first type of shell – peanut shell
Peanut shells are used in a wide range of applications, especially in the cultivation of flowers, and its function cannot be ignored. Peanut shells can be used as flower sand after drying and crushing, and its loose texture can effectively prevent water accumulation caused by too tight soil, while peanut shells can also provide rich nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements, which is conducive to the growth of flowers. However, peanut shells need to be treated before use, otherwise they are prone to insect infestation. The way to deal with it is to dry the peanut shell and put it in a plastic bag, seal it and compact it with a heavy object, then take it out to dry, and then use it to raise flowers after it is completely dry.
You can fully mix the processed peanut shells into the flower soil, so that some common flowers such as longevity flowers, tiger pill orchids, and junzi orchids can prevent root rot and water accumulation.
The second type of shell is the egg shell
Eggshells are a common waste in households, but they are actually rich in calcium, which is very beneficial for the growth of flowers. Calcium can enhance the resistance of flowers against pests and diseases, and calcium can also improve soil structure and increase soil permeability, thus preventing root accumulation and root rot. Egg shells need to be washed and dried before use, then ground into a powder and sprinkled directly in the soil or mixed with water for watering. In this way, the treated egg shell can be used as a good soil conditioner or as a nutrient fertilizer to provide a steady stream of nutrients for flowers.
In the process of cleaning the egg shell, there will be some residual egg liquid line, such water should not be thrown, this water is rich in trace elements, put it in a mineral water bottle for fermentation, it is also a large fertilizer water for raising flowers.
The third type of shell - willow bark
It is a natural material that is widely used in the flower industry. And it also has a very powerful growth-promoting hormone, which is salicylic acid. The loose texture of willow bark can effectively prevent soil water accumulation, increase soil permeability, and is rich in acid and alkali elements, which can regulate the acidity and alkalinity of the soil. The bark of the willow tree is also very easy to obtain, just peel it off and dry it every spring when the willow tree is newly grown. When using, the willow bark is torn into small pieces and mixed into the soil, which can improve the soil, prevent water accumulation, and adjust the acidity and alkalinity.
These three things are more common in our lives, some are waste, some can be picked up when you go out, do not need to spend money, but also turn waste into treasure, play a role again, if the flowers and plants at home often occur root rot, remember to add one at will when turning the pot, the soil is soft and breathable, raise flowers to a good level, no longer rotten roots do not accumulate water.