How to Use Garlic to Save a Wilting Houseplant

Garlic is not just a kitchen staple; it can also be a savior for your indoor plants. Rich in sulfur and other active components, garlic acts as a natural repellent against pests and diseases, promoting healthy growth and abundant flowering. Here’s how you can use garlic to revive a withering houseplant:

Ingredients:

  1. Three cloves of garlic
  2. A liter of water
  3. A glass bowl
  4. A succinic acid tablet

Instructions:

  1. Dilute the succinic acid tablet in hot water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Chop the garlic cloves and add them to the boiling water.
  3. Let the mixture simmer, and then pour it into a glass bowl.
  4. Allow the solution to sit for 24 hours.

Application:

  1. Ensure the mixture has cooled down.
  2. Use a spray bottle to apply the garlic solution to the affected houseplant.
  3. Keep the spray away from your face, as the garlic mixture can be irritating to the eyes.

Additional Information:

  • Succinic acid is a colorless and painless crystal that acts as a stimulant for plant growth.
  • It enhances plant immunity, increases chlorophyll levels in leaves, and helps relieve plant stress caused by drying out or waterlogging.
  • Succinic acid is a biostimulant that fights against toxic substances in the soil without causing environmental pollution.

Common Diseases of Orchids and Treatments:

  1. Fungal Rots:
    • Symptoms: Black spots on the back of leaves, swollen or sunken.
    • Treatment: Remove affected parts, limit watering, improve ventilation. Use commercial fungicide or natural alternatives like cinnamon-water paste or garlic-infused water.
  2. Bacterial Rots:
    • Symptoms: Brown spots with clear edges, soft tissues, yellowing, and falling leaves.
    • Treatment: Isolate the plant, cut affected parts with a disinfected scalpel, and stop spraying. Disinfect the space and delegate care to another person to minimize the spread.

Garlic, with its natural repellent properties, can contribute to the overall health and well-being of your indoor plants, protecting them from pests and diseases.

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