Don't worry if willow branches are hard to find. Just crush them and add some water, and the green plants will still sprout.

I believe everyone is familiar with the method of using willow branches as rooting water. Because in our daily flower-growing process, we will inevitably encounter root rot. At this time, we need to change the pot to save our beloved flowers and then put the flowers back into the pot. Soak it in rooting water first, which will be very effective for subsequent maintenance. This method can also be used when we are doing plant cuttings. Just a little bit of it can speed up the rooting process a lot.

However, in spring and autumn, willow branches are indeed everywhere and easy to find. But in autumn and winter, the willow trees begin to shed their leaves, and willow branches naturally become difficult to find. So what should you do if you still want to make rooting water at this time? Huahua just found out a few days ago that mashing garlic and onion together and soaking them in water and using them to grow flowers has the same effect as willow branch rooting water. As for how to do it specifically, Huahua will tell you now.

First, we prepare the needed garlic and onions, then put them into a container and mash them in a ratio of 1:4. Finally, add water to the mashed onions and garlic until it is about 80% full. Then after successful fermentation, this alternative garlic rooting water can be used.

It is autumn now, which is very suitable for taking cuttings. When we are taking cuttings, we can soak the branches in garlic water for about half an hour, then take them out to dry and set aside. We all know that garlic has a bactericidal effect. Therefore, the bacteria on the branches soaked in garlic water will be reduced by more than half, so there will be no rot, disease and insect pests in the future cuttings.

Garlic can not only help disinfect and sterilize cuttings, but also make the growing plants germinate and bloom faster. We can mash the garlic into a paste, then add water to dilute and mix, keeping the ratio at 1:3. Remember to filter the garlic residue and do not pour it directly into the soil. Watering this garlic water on growing flower plants can increase the growth rate of the plants and make them bloom more vigorously.

If the plants and flowers in your home are attracted by small flying insects, garlic water can still be the solution. We mash the garlic into a paste and add soapy water, and finally mix it with clean water according to the proportion. Use this garlic water to spray the surface of the leaves. After a while, you will find that almost all the insects are gone.

Flower lovers who want rooting water but can’t find willow branches might as well try this garlic water. It is simple to make and has many benefits!