Can the Chinese evergreen be watered with rice water?

1. Is it possible?

Rice water is a kind of waste water in household life, and it is okay to use it to grow flowers. However, we need to be careful with this rice water. In hot seasons, it is best to ferment it before watering the flowers.

There are some food debris in the rice washing water. After being soaked into the potting soil, it will ferment and even attract some small flying insects. Therefore, it is best to water the Chinese evergreen after fermentation, the effect will be better.

2. Summer maintenance

When the temperature is high in summer, the Chinese evergreen will grow slowly or stop growing. In the hot and dry season, water should be sprayed around it and on its leaves frequently to maintain a high air humidity. When watering, avoid water accumulation in the potting soil, which can easily lead to root rot.