Can expired milk be used to water succulents?

Can expired milk be used to water succulents?

Expired milk can be used to water succulents because it contains a large amount of lactic acid, which can generally be used as an acidic fertilizer to support the growth of succulents. The protein it contains can also make succulents grow more vigorously.

Succulent plants cannot be watered directly with expired milk. The concentration of expired milk is relatively high. If you water them directly with it, the expired milk will ferment in the soil, and the heat generated by the fermentation will burn the roots of the succulent plants. Therefore, you must ferment and dilute them in advance when watering them. Generally, watering them once every 10 days is sufficient.

The advantages and disadvantages of pouring expired milk on succulent plants

1. Supplement nutrients: Expired milk contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Generally, it is poured on succulent plants. In addition to supplementing nutrients, it can also make succulents bloom early.

2. Insects: Although expired milk tastes good, it is more likely to breed insects when used to water succulents. Therefore, it is not suitable to use expired milk to water succulents in summer.

The correct way to water succulents with expired milk

1. Fermentation

Expired milk needs to be fermented in advance. It is usually placed in a sealed container and then left to stand for 2 or 3 months before it can be used to water succulents.

2. Dilution

The concentration of expired milk is still relatively high, so it needs to be diluted with water before use. Generally, you can pour it on the edge of the succulent plants and then cover it with soil.