In daily life, baking soda is very common and found in many families. Because it is not only used for making pasta, it is also a cleaning expert. Many stubborn stains in the home can be removed with baking soda. Some flower lovers don’t know that baking soda is actually a magical tool for growing flowers. It can kill bacteria, repel insects, and extend the flowering period, which is very useful. Today Feimao will take stock of the uses of baking soda in growing flowers.
The first one is to clean the flower pots
After using the flower pots for a long time, they will inevitably become dirty. At this time, use a damp cloth dipped in baking soda to wipe the flower pots, which can be easily removed. If there are years of stubborn dirt that is difficult to wipe off, you can also directly soak the flower pot in baking soda water for a while, and then cleaning will be much easier. Using baking soda to clean flower pots also has a certain sterilizing effect.
Second, improve soil pH
Some flowers and plants like acidic soil, and some flowers and plants like alkaline soil, such as clematis, cacti, cactus, pomegranate and other plants like weakly alkaline soil. When southern flower lovers plant these plants, they can take a small spoonful of baking soda diluted with four liters of water and use it to water the flowers. Use it once or twice a month to make the soil slightly alkaline, allowing those who like alkaline soil to Flowers grow better.
The third one is to remove odors
Some flower lovers like to make organic fertilizer from kitchen waste at home. Composting by themselves is environmentally friendly and saves money. Flowers that have been fertilized with organic fertilizer will also grow better. However, during the process of making fertilizer, some unpleasant odors will inevitably occur. At this time, you can sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into the fertilizer to remove part of the odor.
Fourth, sterilization and disease prevention
Because baking soda has a sterilizing effect, it is also effective in preventing and treating powdery mildew and anthracnose . Dilute a small spoonful of baking soda with a liter of water and spray it evenly on the front and back of the plant leaves to effectively prevent diseases. This method can also be used to control powdery mildew in its early stages. It is very safe and suitable for families who do not want to use pesticides.
Fifth, repel pests
Baking soda can not only be used to kill bacteria and prevent diseases, but it is also a safe and healthy insect repellent that can effectively repel slugs and ants . The method of use is also very simple. Take a small amount of baking soda and sprinkle it where the slugs are. If the slugs come into contact with the baking soda, they will dehydrate and die.
Flower lovers who grow flowers outdoors may also face the trouble of ants. After all, although this little thing does not seem to be harmful, it can bite people. Some ants will also move aphids to the plants so that they can suck the aphids' products. Out of honeydew . Baking soda can also easily kill ants. We mix sugar and baking soda evenly and place them in a place where there are many ants. The ants will die after eating them.
Sixth, extend the flowering period of flowers
Although fresh-cut flowers are beautiful, their flowering period is short. Flower lovers may wish to add some baking soda in the vase, which is a good flower preservative and can extend the blooming time of fresh-cut flowers.
