Water your plants with mineral water
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Do you have a bit of water left in a bottle on your bedside table? Are you hesitant to throw away that sparkling water that's lost its fizz?
The natural reaction is to want to extend the benefits to your houseplants. After all, if it's good for us, it's good for them, right? The answer is: Yes, but in moderation.
Mineral water is a powerful cocktail of nutrients. Used wisely, it's a liquid fertilizer. Used in excess, it can become a salty poison for your roots. Let's separate fact from fiction.
1. Why is mineral water a "boost" for your plants?
Unlike tap water (often treated with chlorine) or demineralized water (devoid of everything), spring water is full of elements that the earth loves:
- Magnesium: Essential for photosynthesis (it's what makes leaves nice and green).
- Potassium: Strengthens the plant against diseases.
- Calcium: Helps with root development.
Using a small amount of bottled spring water (like Cristalline or Volvic) from time to time acts as a natural food supplement .
2. The trap to avoid: Salt buildup
This is the point that most gardeners are unaware of. So-called "Mineral" waters (like Hépar, Courmayeur, and some sparkling ones) are very high in sodium (salt).
If you water only with this water:
- The plant drinks the water.
- Minerals that are too large remain in the soil.
- Salt accumulates and eventually burns the roots (reverse osmosis).
The telltale sign: A white or yellowish crust appears on the surface of the soil or on the edges of the pot. This indicates a mineral overdose.
Precision is key
Mineral water should be used as a supplement, not as a flood. Precise tools are needed to measure this "elixir" without saturating the soil.
- 🎯 Fine Spout: Allows you to pour mineral water exactly at the foot, without waste.
- ✨ Noble Material: The copper of this watering can evokes the purity of trace elements.
3. And what about sparkling water? (The secret trick)
That's an excellent idea, on one condition: Let it air out!
Sparkling water contains dissolved CO2 and many macronutrients (sulfur, phosphorus). One study showed that sparkling water could accelerate the growth of green plants and make the foliage denser.
How to do it? Leave the bottom of the bottle open for 24 hours to allow the harsh gas to escape and the water to reach room temperature. This is particularly effective when sprayed on foliage (foliar fertilizer).
Boost the foliage
Use your leftover sparkling water (without bubbles) in a quality spray bottle to feed the leaves directly.
- 🌿 Direct Absorption: The leaves absorb minerals faster than the roots.
- 💎 Durable Brass: An object designed to last, unlike plastic bottles.
4. The best water is still free: Rain
Let's be honest: buying bottled water for your plants is neither economical nor ecological. Rainwater remains the best water source.
- It is soft (no limestone).
- It is at room temperature.
- It is loaded with atmospheric nitrogen during thunderstorms.
All you need is a bucket on the balcony or a rainwater collector in the garden. It's the water your plants have always been waiting for.
If you must use tap water, let it sit in your watering can for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate. It's simple and makes all the difference.
The perfect container for your rainwater
Have you collected that precious water? Serve it in style. Our golden watering can is a favorite among Scandinavian design enthusiasts.
- ✨ Stainless steel: Perfect for storing rainwater or letting tap water stand.
- 🏆 Best-Seller: The perfect combination of style and function.
In summary
Yes to using bottle dregs to avoid waste (it's a good supplementary fertilizer), but no to watering exclusively with mineral water.
Alternate, observe your plants, and above all: equip yourself with durable tools that make you want to take care of them.
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Peut onarroser les orchidées avec de l’eau additionnee de moringa en feuilles . Merci