How to feed flowers with activated carbon: growth and flowering will surprise not only you, but also your guests

Flowers are a decoration of any home or garden.

But in order for flowers to be healthy and beautiful, they need proper care and feeding.

There are many ways to fertilize flowers, but one of the most unexpected and effective is to use activated carbon, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

Why Activated Carbon Is Good for Flowers

Activated carbon is a porous material that is obtained from wood, coke, coconut shells, etc. Activated carbon has a number of beneficial properties for flowers, such as:

• It absorbs toxins, heavy metal salts, chlorine and other harmful substances from soil and water that can negatively affect plants.
• It improves the structure and moisture of the soil, making it looser and more airy.
• It promotes the development of beneficial microflora in the soil, which provides plants with nutrients and protects them from diseases.
• It stimulates the growth and development of roots, stems and leaves of flowers, and also enhances their flowering and aroma.

How to Feed Flowers with Activated Carbon

To feed flowers with activated carbon, you will need the following ingredients:

• Activated carbon in tablets or granules (can be purchased at a pharmacy or pet store);
• Water;
• Spray or watering can

Method of preparation and use:

• Crush the activated carbon into small pieces or powder. You can use a mortar, hammer or blender.
• Dissolve activated carbon in water in a proportion of 1 teaspoon per 1 liter of water. Stir well.
• Spray or water the flowers with the resulting solution once a month during the growing and flowering period.
• Store any remaining solution in the refrigerator for no more than two weeks.

What effect to expect

After feeding flowers with activated carbon, you will notice that they will become healthier and more beautiful. They will grow better, form new shoots and flowers, and bloom more abundantly and longer. Activated carbon will also help flowers survive stress caused by transplantation, drought, or pests.

Earlier, the expert told how to rejuvenate old rose bushes.