Why do gardeners add citric acid to water for watering indoor plants: what does it give

08.11.2023 20:53

Many gardeners add a little citric acid to the water for watering indoor plants.

What this gives is explained by the expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

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Adding citric acid is one of the simplest and most effective ways to alkalize and soften tap water.

Hard water prevents plants from absorbing nutrients. If you constantly water your flowers with such water, sooner or later they will begin to wither.

To soften water, simply dissolve 0.5 teaspoon of citric acid in 5 liters.

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For watering roses, camellias, hydrangeas and azaleas, you can prepare a stronger solution; they like acidic soil.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti