Name: House Plant Fertilizer
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Epsom Salts; 1 gallon Water » tepid; 1 teaspoon Saltpeter; 0.5 teaspoon Ammonia

House Plant Fertilizer

Submitted by Kagar K.

International

House Plant Fertilizer

This easy-to-make solution is a practical way to add essential nutrients to your indoor plants.

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	teaspoon	Baking Powder	Baking Powder Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy.<br /> <br /> It's Read more...
1	teaspoon	Epsom Salts
1	gallon	Water » tepid	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
1	teaspoon	Saltpeter	Saltpeter Saltpeter, known chemically as potassium nitrate (KNOâ‚ƒ), is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used for centuries in various applications.<br /> <br /> Its name comes from the Medieval Latin "sal petrae," meaning "salt of rock," Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Ammonia	Ammonia Ammonia - pronounced 'uh-mohn-yuh, is a common and effective household cleaner, often found in solutions specially formulated for cleaning various surfaces.<br /> <br /> This chemical is particularly good at tackling tough grease and dirt on glass Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
5 Minutes	0 Minutes	5 minutes

Directions:

1. Start with 1 gallon of tepid water.

2. Add Epsom salts and baking powder.

3. Add saltpeter and ammonia.

4. Stir the solution thoroughly to ensure that all ingredients are completely dissolved and evenly distributed throughout the water.

5. Pour the solution directly into the soil, being careful not to get it on the plant leaves, especially if they are sensitive.

6. Use this solution to water your plants once a month.

7. If you have leftover solution, store it in a labeled container away from children and pets.

8. Always wash your hands after handling any fertilizer, especially those containing ammonia and saltpeter.

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