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2 Amazing Natural Fertilizer For Succulents (Banana Peels, and Eggshells)
Author: Othniel Kingsley Chanda 7 June 2023 Natural Fertilizer For Succulents Like other plants, succulents also get benefit from fertilization. Generally, succulents get enough nutrients from the potting medium and can fare well without fertilizers. The outdoor succulents will grow healthy in the ground soil without the need for any fertilizers. However, an extra dose of nutrients will help them grow luxuriantly with better blooming. If you are an enthusiast gardener and want to take your growing skills to the next level, then you must fertilize your succulents. Keep reading to learn about different types of Organic fertilizers that can be used for succulents and how these fertilizers help to boost plant growth. For your knowledge collection, let's help add a starting point for your succulent organic fertilizer knowledge first with that yes, Your Eggshells are key. How, well here is how. 1. Using Eggshells To Fertilize Succulents We all know eggshells contain a rich amount of calcium. They contain more than 90% of calcium carbonate. Have you ever thought they can be a great fertilizer to your succulents? The great news is eggshells can do wonder to your succulents. Don’t discard them anymore you can make the best use of eggshells by fertilizing your succulents. Eggshells are a cost-effective and easy way to fertilize your succulents. What are the benefits of Eggshells as a Fertilizer? As mentioned earlier, eggshells are a great source of calcium. Calcium is a key nutrient that is essential for the healthy growth of succulents. You can use eggshells as an alternative to commercial fertilizer that contains calcium carbonate. Calcium is a secondary nutrient that plays important role in crop development. It also plays a vital role in the formation of the cell wall and cell membranes and ultimately the maintenance of the structure. How to use Eggshells on succulents? -Take eggshells and wash them to clean egg yolk or white left on them. Crush the eggshells well and sprinkle them as it is in the potting medium. You can also mix the eggshells in the potting soil. -Another way to use eggshells is to prepare an eggshell tea. Soak the crushed eggshells in boiling water overnight. It will release calcium and potassium in the water. You can apply this water to the soil directly. This method is more effective as it will supply the nutrients readily to the potting soil. 2. Using Banana Peels To Fertilize Succulents- Can you use Banana Peels as a Fertilizer? The answer is ‘Yes’. Instead of discarding the banana peels, you can get benefit from them by fertilizing your succulents. Banana peels contain minerals that are essential for succulents and several other plants. What are the benefits of Banana Peels as a Fertilizer? Banana peels are rich in potassium that is essential not only for humans but also for plants. The dried banana peels contain 42 % potassium. Potassium offers several benefits, it strengthens the stem, protects succulents from diseases, and enhances the production of flowers. Banana peels also contain a high amount of phosphorus. Phosphorus is an integral component of ATP the “energy packets” of plants. Succulents and all other plants need phosphorus to grow healthy roots. It helps in establishing the root system and boosts the formation of flowers too. Phosphorus is essential for the overall health and vigor of the plants. In addition to potassium and phosphorus, banana peels contain a high quantity of manganese, calcium, sulfur, and sodium. The presence of all the essential elements makes banana healthy food for humans and plants. -Using Banana Peels To Fertilize Succulents The micronutrient calcium in banana peels improves the breakdown of organic matter in the potting medium that increases the availability of other nutrients in the soil. Manganese: is another essential element for succulents. The manganese in banana peels is necessary to carry out the normal process of photosynthesis, the arrangement of certain enzymes, and pigmentation in succulents. Sodium: is important to maintain the activity of water and ion channels between the cells. Banana peels also contain sulfur and magnesium that are particularly important in the production of chlorophyll (the green pigment in plants) in the succulents. Banana peels do not contain nitrogen that is essential for foliage development. Another benefit of banana peels is that they release the nutrients sooner than the organic matter. How to use Banana peels? To get the best benefit from banana peels they should be added directly into the potting soil. The advantage of using banana peels is that they will break down rapidly in the soil and make the nutrients available to the succulents in no time. You can use the whole peels or chop them into small pieces then add to the garden soil or potting soil. Another way of using banana peels is to dry them and grind into a fertilizer then apply it to the soil. Conclusion To create a healthy growing environment for succulents you need a good combination of potting mix and fertilizers. As I have already mentioned succulents get enough nutrients from the potting medium so you should prioritize the potting medium rather than fertilizers. However, fertilizers will be a bonus to boost the health of your succulents. Instead of commercial fertilizers, you can use the cheap and easily available fertilizers to feed your succulents with essential nutrients. So, don’t discard your common nutrient-rich waste, utilize it to feed your succulents. . |
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