How long does it take for rice water to ferment before watering flowers? Will watering flowers breed insects?

1. How long does it take to ferment?

Rice water can only be used to water flowers after it has been fermented. Generally, it will take about a week to ferment, but the specific time depends on the actual situation. If it is in winter, it may take a month to ferment. If you water the flowers before the soil is fermented properly, the soil will become compacted and will burn the roots of the plants, which will affect the growth of the plants.

2. Will there be insects?

If you use rice water to water flowers improperly, it will attract insects. If you want to avoid insects, you can add some chopped orange peel, grapefruit peel or lemon peel to the fermented rice water. This will effectively remove odors and will not attract insects after watering the flowers. Alternatively, you can dry it in the sun for a few days after fermentation to reduce the odor.

3. Notes

1. Rice water cannot be used directly to water flowers. It must be fully fermented. If used directly, it will seriously hinder the root growth of the plant and may cause root rot.

2. Not all flowers like rice water. Only flowers that like acidic soil can be watered with rice water, such as jasmine, gardenia, green ivy, azalea, etc.

3. When watering, be careful not to use excessive amounts and water in moderation. Because the plant's ability to absorb nutrients is limited, if it is watered too much, it will affect its normal growth.