Green radish and Clivia...apply some brightener, the leaves will be so green that they can reflect your shadow, and it can also kill bacteria and disinfect!

Beer scrubbing method

For green leafy plants like Clivia, which have relatively large leaves and easily accumulate dust in winter, the best way is to scrub them with beer. Not only will the leaves become shiny, but there will also be fewer yellow leaves.

Operation points

1. Leave the leftover beer for a while, then dilute it 20 times with water. Dip it with a clean rag or paper towel and gently wipe the leaves.

2. Beer contains a small amount of sugar, so the next day after wiping the leaves, you need to wipe them again with clean water; for plants like green ivy and white palm, you can spray water directly.

Applicable plants

Large-leaf plants such as Clivia, Dieffenbachia, Monstera, Pothos, Anthurium, Rubber Tree, Pachira Macrophylla, and Money Tree.

Tea scrubbing method

Tea leaves are rich in amino acids and vitamins, and tea is weakly acidic. Wiping the leaves with tea can improve the alkaline yellowing.

Operation points

Dilute the leftover tea with water 10 times, then dip a clean damp cloth into it and gently wipe the leaves.

Applicable plants

Acid-loving plants such as camellia, gardenia, jasmine, azalea, orchid, and phalaenopsis.

Orange peel water scrubbing method

Orange peel contains a large amount of essential oil, which has bactericidal effect. Soaking orange peel in water and wiping the leaves can not only clean them but also prevent insects.

Operation points

Soak fresh orange peel in water overnight, and wipe the leaves with a clean rag the next day. Orange peel water can not only be used to wipe leaves, but also can be put in a spray bottle and sprayed.

If you don't have tangerine peel, you can use orange peel or grapefruit peel instead. If you think it's too troublesome to wipe it with water, you can directly peel the skin and rub the leaves, but you have to wipe it again with warm water after that.

Applicable plants

Most of the flowers at home can be used, such as green ivy, Clivia, Kalanchoe, Money Tree, and Weeping Angelica, etc.

White vinegar scrubbing method

Dilute white vinegar with water and use it to scrub the leaves. This can not only prevent insects and kill bacteria, but also regulate the acidity and alkalinity and reduce yellowing leaves.

Operation points

1. Dilute white vinegar 100 times with water before use. For plants with large leaves, use a rag to dip the solution and wipe the leaves, such as green radish, arrowroot, and weeping angel.

2. For plants with small leaves, such as asparagus fern and lucky bamboo, put the diluted vinegar water into a spray bottle and spray it on the leaves and surrounding areas, which can also remove dust.

Applicable plants

It is suitable for all flowers that like acid, such as green ivy, asparagus fern, Milan, gardenia, spider plant, camellia, lucky bamboo, azalea, etc.

Aspirin scrub

Aspirin is rich in salicylic acid and vitamins. After crushing it, diluting it in water and wiping the leaves with it can improve the plant's disease resistance, accelerate leaf growth and reduce yellowing leaves.

Operation points

Use a rolling pin or beer bottle to grind the aspirin tablets into powder, then dilute it with water, 1 tablet to 2 pounds of water, shake well, dip it with a rag, and wipe the leaves repeatedly, and you will immediately become "radiant".

After wiping the leaves, the remaining solution can be used to water the flowers once a month. The leaves will grow bigger and bigger, and there will be fewer yellow leaves.

Applicable plants

Acid-loving plants such as orchids, gardenias, jasmines, Milans, green radishes, and spider plants.

Wood ash water scrubbing method

Wood ash is a good thing for growing flowers in winter. Spreading a little bit on the surface of the pot can prevent frost damage, and mixing it with the soil can prevent insect pests. In fact, it can also be used to rub the leaves, specifically to deal with black spots on the leaves of orchids, aloe vera, etc.

Operation points

Add a small spoonful of wood ash to a bowl of water, stir evenly, let it sit for a day to settle, then pour out the upper layer of clear liquid, dip it with a rag and wipe the leaves;

Do not waste the wood ash water left after wiping. Use it to water the roots of flowers. Use it once every six months.

Applicable plants

Wood ash is rich in potassium and mineral elements and is an alkaline substance. It can be used occasionally on acid-loving flowers such as Milan and azalea, but not frequently.

Plants that prefer neutrality and can adapt to weakly alkaline environments, such as roses, chrysanthemums, aloe vera, cacti, geraniums, etc., are relatively resistant to wood ash.