What are the benefits and effects of onion water for watering flowers? What flowers are suitable for watering

Benefits of watering flowers with onion water

Watering flowers with onion water can not only make the flowers more colorful , but also kill insects and promote root growth. Onion water contains a large number of chemical substances that can sterilize and kill bacteria, so watering flowers with onion water can quickly block bacteria and insects. In addition, the nutrients in onion water after fermentation are high, which can protect roots, stems and leaves, reduce root rot and promote rooting.

Disadvantages of using onion water to water flowers

If too much onion water is used to water the flowers, the moisture and nutrients contained in it will fill the gaps in the soil, causing the air in the soil to be replaced by water, resulting in hypoxia. The root tissue will have difficulty breathing due to lack of oxygen, and its metabolic function will be reduced, and its water and fertilizer absorption will be affected. If this continues for a long time, the flowers will suffocate and die.

How to water flowers with onion water

The types of flowers that can be watered with onion water are very limited, such as Kalanchoe, Clivia, Rose, etc. First, chop the onion, add a drop of white vinegar and soak it in water. After 24 hours, filter out the onion, add water to the remaining liquid and water the flowers. Water once every 7-10 days before flowering.

Onion water can also be used as foliar fertilizer. Spraying it on the leaves of flowers can make the flowers grow healthily and produce a large number of fresh and beautiful leaves.