Fertilizer for indoor plants from eggshell
It has long been known that egg shells contain many useful substances. That is why it is widely used as a fertilizer for various plants, which, after applying the shell, begin to grow faster and hurt less. It is also important that crushed shells decompose quickly enough in the ground. Eggshells are fertilized by both garden plants and indoor plants, the main thing is to properly prepare and use it.
Nuances in the preparation of "egg fertilizer"
Before fertilizing indoor flowers with eggshells, they must be washed well and cleaned of protein residues.
Experienced florists advise using only homemade chicken eggs, which, due to the varied diet of chickens, contain a greater amount of vitamin.
Next, the washed shell must be dried well. To do this, put it in a cardboard box and put it in a warm place.
After the shell is completely dry (it will take four days), it is crushed. Grinding methods depend on the further use of the eggshell and the imagination of the grower - a mortar, a rolling pin, and a coffee grinder (if you need a fine powder) will do.
Store the prepared "egg" fertilizer in a paper bag or box, or in a glass resealable container. Cellophane bags will not work for this - the shell will start to deteriorate in them.
Ways to use eggshell
When growing indoor plants, eggshells are used:
- in the form of a tincture;
- as drainage;
- in the form of direct application to the ground;
- for growing seedlings.
To prepare the infusion from the shells, pour 1 glass of powder with 4 glasses of warm water and leave to infuse for 2 weeks. Shake the tincture periodically. Water the flowers with a ready-made liquid fertilizer once a month. They use another method of preparing the tincture: for 1 liter of boiling water, 2 tbsp. powder. This method is faster, since the liquid is infused for only 5 days.
Do not fertilize with eggshell azalea, camellia, gardenia, pelargonium, hydrangea, pansies and ferns, as they love acidic soil, and the shell reduces the acidity of the soil.
When using the shell as drainage, it is enough to simply crumble it by hand, without bringing it to a powder state. When planting indoor plants, lay a 2 cm thick layer of shells on the bottom of the pot. This will help protect the flowers from decay due to excess moisture.
To use pure egg powder near a pot with a plant, you must remove the top layer of soil and mix it in a separate container with 1 tbsp. powder. Then pour the soil with the shell back into the pot. In the same way, they prepare the ground when planting plants.
The use of shells for growing flower seedlings will make the seedlings stronger. It is more convenient to take whole shells from which the top has been removed - this will give the plants more space. At the bottom of the testicle, you need to make 2-3 holes to drain excess water. When transplanting to a permanent place, the sprout can be transplanted together with the shell, but to make it easier for the roots to grow, it is carefully kneaded with your hands beforehand.