Can rice water be used as fertilizer?

Rice water as fertilizer

Rice water can be used as fertilizer because it is rich in vitamins, proteins, trace elements and other substances, which are necessary for the growth of flowers and plants. It can promote plant growth and prolong flowering period.

If rice water is used as flower fertilizer, it can be used for plants such as camellia, azalea, money tree, gardenia, Milan, green radish, jasmine, white calla lily, and osmanthus.

How to make fertilizer from rice water

1. Fermentation: Rice water must be fermented before use. First, put it in a transparent bottle and seal it, then ferment it in the sun for half a month. Only then can it be used as flower fertilizer.

2. Watering flowers: Mix fermented rice water and clean water in a ratio of 3:7, and then use it to water the flowers. When watering, follow the edge of the flowerpot and avoid touching the leaves of the plants.

Key points for using rice water fertilizer

1. Rice water is not suitable for all flowers as flower fertilizer, especially alkaline-loving plants. These plants cannot be watered with rice water, otherwise it will affect the growth of the plants.

2. Although rice water can supplement nutrients, it cannot replace fertilization. In addition, it cannot replace watering, and the frequency of use should not be too high.