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Homemade fertilizer tricks to revive wilting peace lilies

The peace lily is one of the most popular potted flowers. However, despite proper care, its leaves can start to wilt and yellow. To prevent this, learn the recipe for homemade plant food.

How to save a yellowing peace lily?
How to save a yellowing peace lily?
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29 September 2024 19:54

The peace lily is a green plant from the Araceae family. It naturally occurs in South America, Asia, and on the western side of Oceania. It is valued for its unique appearance, ease of cultivation, and ability to purify the air of toxins, which NASA has proven.

How to take care of it?

The peace lily does not have many requirements and is really easy to cultivate. Just follow a few rules to keep it beautiful. The most important aspect is the right location. The peace lily develops best in a well-lit place, e.g., near a window.

The soil is also essential. After purchase, transplant the plant into humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic mixture of sand or peat. Don’t forget about watering. How often should you do it? It all depends on the time of year. In the spring-summer season, water the plant 2-3 times a week, while in winter, once a week.

Although the peace lily does not require any specialized treatments, it sometimes starts to wither. Large and elastic leaves become soft, limp, and yellow, and flowers do not want to develop. In such a situation, it is worth reaching for a homemade fertilizer for peace lilies that will save the plant.

Mix with water and water the peace lily. This is how you save it

There are many plant foods dedicated to peace lilies available in stores, but homemade ones are just as effective. If you notice that, for unknown reasons, the peace lily has started to wither, reach for canned or jarred chickpeas. Inside, a thick liquid can be used to prepare homemade food for green plants.

Preparation is straightforward. Drain the liquid and pour it into a tall container. Mix with water in a 1:1 ratio, and then water the plant with the mixture. Repeat the procedure once a month, and you will quickly notice the difference.

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