Why Bay Leaf Is Good for Indoor Plants: Many Don't Believe It Until They Try It

18.02.2025 00:20

Did you know that bay leaves can be used as fertilizer for indoor plants?

We will tell you how this seasoning is useful for flowers and how to use it correctly.

How is bay leaf useful for flowers?

Bay leaves contain many useful substances.

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These include vitamins (A, C, B group), minerals (iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium), phytoncides, essential oils, and acids.

Bay leaf promotes growth and strengthens the immunity of plants, prevents chlorosis.

In addition, this spice can be used to protect flowers from various pests.

The pungent smell of bay leaf repels aphids, thrips, and mealybugs.

How to use bay leaf? You can put it directly into a flower pot, or make an infusion.

To prepare the infusion you will need three to four bay leaves.

Pour hot water over it, leave it for about four hours, strain and cool.

This infusion can be used for both watering and spraying.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor


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