Zelenec is an undemanding potted plant, the biggest decoration of which are long, thin leaves with a white stripe. It is valued for its ability to clean the air of toxic substances and at the same time reduce electromagnetic radiation. With proper care, it will reward you with lush growth and beautiful flowering. Prepare homemade food for the greens and it will be denser than ever.
How to care for a green plant?
A vegetable (Chlorophytum comosum)was an absolute hit during socialism. It is characterized by long grass-like leaves with a white or cream band in the middle, which hang picturesquely from the pots. A vegetable it can also bloom. The flowers grow on long stems without leaves. They are small, white and star-shaped (although they look inconspicuous, they add charm to the plant). In addition has the ability to clean the air from toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethene, and additionally absorbs electromagnetic radiation.
The vegetable is not a demanding plantso it adapts to almost any conditions. However, if you take good care of it, it will reward you with lush growth and even flowering. What do you need to remember?
- The herb prefers bright places, but it must not be placed in full sun (otherwise the leaves will fade and change color). It also does well in slightly shady places.
- The plant likes the soil to always be slightly moist (although it tolerates short periods of drought well, because it stores water in its tuberous roots). It is most harmed by waterlogging, which quickly causes root rot.
- The vegetable is sensitive to dry air, so you need to regularly spray the leaves with water. Also, avoid placing the plant near radiators and other heat sources (too dry air contributes to browning of the tips of the leaves).
- During the growing season, fertilize the plant every two weeks with an all-purpose fertilizer for potted plants. Homemade nutrients are an excellent alternative to products from the store.
Bone meal nutrition for greens
Homemade fertilizers are cheap, very effective and completely safe for your plants. You will need to prepare them bone mealwhich can be bought in gardening stores. As the name suggests, it is made from crushed bones, so it is a natural source of key nutrients for plants. It is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and other mineralswhich are essential for the healthy growth and flowering of your plants.
If you want to prepare home-made food for greens, add 2 tablespoons of bone meal to a liter of water and mix everything thoroughly. Water the greens with this solution once a month and they will grow lush and healthy. The plant will produce lots of new leaves and even bloom beautifully.
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