Why to put bay leaves in flower pots: some housewives don’t even know

06.02.2023 13:33

Bay leaf is a popular spice used in cooking and is considered a natural antiseptic.

Laurel boasts phytoncides, many microelements and tannins.

Every housewife has a couple of bay leaves in her kitchen, which can be used not only for their intended purpose – as a spice.

Bay leaf is useful in floriculture. And here's what you need to do.

How to Use Laurel for Flowers

Bay leaf has antibacterial properties, contains vitamins A, B and C, as well as potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and acids.

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All these components have a beneficial effect on plants, and the use of bay leaves in floriculture gives amazing results.

Bay leaf can be used to improve the health of soil and leaves, seeds and roots.

After treatment with bay leaf infusion, dangerous microorganisms will disappear from the soil and the plants will become stronger.

Flower pots can be placed in a basin with a solution for a few minutes to saturate the soil with useful vitamins and microelements; plants are sprayed and watered at the roots.

To prepare the solution you need: 3-4 bay leaves, 1 liter of hot water (70-80 degrees), let it sit for 4 hours, cool completely.

Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor