In addition to sublimating the decoration, indoor plants provide a real cachet of lush vegetation. As if one were constantly transported to an exotic and tropical atmosphere: it is thus a beautiful invitation to reconnect with nature. Not to mention, they’re usually decontaminating and relaxing. However, like all living things, if not properly cared for, plants tend to wilt and rot. That’s why it’s important to know all the little subtleties of gardening that help keep them healthy.

How to stimulate the growth of your favorite plants? Of course, there is a whole range of parameters to consider to promote a beautiful bloom. But there are also some natural tricks, often unsuspected, that work wonders for our plants. Did you know, for example, that rice has beneficial and energetic virtues on plant health? In fact, this cereal is very rich in starch, an essential element for better growth. From its raw grains to its cooking water, rice is very useful for making your plants stronger, more resilient, and healthier.

Rice is an ingredient that is easily found in every kitchen. It enhances our dishes in a number of ways, but it’s also a nutrient of choice to make plants bloom faster. Let’s find out together how to use raw rice grains to fuel their growth.

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Three Ways to Use Rice on Plants

Here’s how you can use rice to make your plants bloom:

1- As a fertilizer for pots

This method is a slow-release fertilizer: this means that the starch in the rice will be released gradually. When watering the plants, the rice grains will begin to swell and release starch into the potting soil. In addition, with each watering, the plant’s soil will be filled with nutrients thanks to the rice.

Application Method:

You’ll need a tablespoon of rice for a large pot. If the pot is smaller, half a spoon is enough. Scatter the rice grains around the stem of the plant, forming a circle around it. For the most effective impact, using a spoon, mix the rice with the surface soil. This way, the rice will absorb more slowly, giving time for the starch to be released.

2- As a basic fertilizer

This form of application is also a slow-release fertilizer. You should apply it once every two months: don’t be afraid of the substrate filling up with rice plants. You should know that the rice we eat undergoes a refining process, so it is impossible for it to germinate.

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Application Method:

In a large pot, place some fertile soil at the bottom with two tablespoons of rice. Mix the two ingredients together so that there is an even mixture in the bottom. You’ll notice that the rice grains take on a gritty or powdery consistency like perlite. Then, support the plant you are going to transplant well and cover the rest with soil. In this case, in addition to the fertilizer, the rice will facilitate the drainage of your plant.

3- Use rice water

Unlike the previous methods, rice water will act as a quick-release fertilizer. This method is recommended for plants that need to recover nutrients quickly. You should apply it once a week for 15 days and you will notice a marked difference in the growth of your plant.

Application Method:

Pour half a cup of white rice into a liter and a half plastic bottle, fill it with tap water until the bottle is full. Cover and stir to release the starch, then let sit for half an hour. After this time it will be like a whitish liquid, it is an excellent fertilizer for your plants. Apply by watering: Make sure the bottom rice mixes well with the soil so that it retains its moisture.

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The benefits of rice for plants

This ingredient promotes photosynthesis by plants. Don’t flush the water from cooking rice down the sink: it’s in itself very nutritious, as it benefits from the vitamins, minerals, and starch in rice grains. By sprinkling this water on your plants, you provide them with all the nutrients necessary for their health.

• The starch released by rice provides extra energy that will have the best impact on your plant’s development.
• Rice is packed with nutritious properties: protein, vitamins, fiber, amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and potassium.
• Rice cooking water is a natural fertilizer: this mild fertilizer will allow plants to grow faster and bloom abundantly.
• Rice water is also a natural ecological herbicide: starch has the ability to fight weeds.