Can apple peels be soaked in water and used directly to water flowers? What are the advantages and disadvantages of watering flowers?

Soak apple peels in water and water the flowers directly

Apple peels soaked in water cannot be used directly to water flowers, because they contain high-oxidizing substances. If you use them directly to water the flowers, the high-oxidizing substances will compete with the roots for oxygen, causing the roots to suffocate. Therefore, the apple peels must be fermented before watering the flowers, and the concentration cannot be too high, otherwise it will burn the roots of the flowers.

The pros and cons of soaking apple peels in water to water flowers

Apple peel contains a lot of nutrients, and apple peel becomes acidic after being soaked in water. Watering flowers with water soaked in apple peel can not only increase the acidity of the soil, but also replenish nutrients for the flowers, which is beneficial to the growth of flowers.

Soaking apple peels in water and watering flowers can not only improve the alkalinity of the soil, but also supplement vitamins for the flowers and improve their resistance. The apple peels also contain sugar, which can promote the growth of flower buds. However, the sugar in the apple peels easily attracts insects.

How to use apple peels to water flowers

First, collect the apple peels, and the apple cores are also OK, then put them all in a container. Add an appropriate amount of water and soak for 24 hours. When the water starts to change color, you can use it to water the flowers. Water the flowers every 7 days.

Generally, the effect will be better if root watering and leaf spraying are carried out at the same time. Apple peel soaked in water is suitable for watering most flowers, such as common Kalanchoe, green radish, Clivia, Bougainvillea, etc.