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Natural Houseplant Fertilizer

Molly LaFontaine of Plum Branch Home
Natural houseplant fertilizer is simple to make, budget-friendly, and protects your loved ones from harmful chemicals. The mixture of oats and tea naturally protects plants from pests and diseases!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Soaking Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Course DIY Project
Cuisine Nontoxic
Servings 6 cups

Equipment

  • 1 pot
  • 1 Large glass bowl
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups water boiling
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 black tea bags/sachets

Instructions
 

  • Add water to a pot and bring to boil on the stovetop over high heat
  • Cut open tea bags/sachets and dump grounds into a large bowl
  • Add oats to bowl
  • Once water is boiling pour over ingredients in the bowl and mix with a spoon
  • After soaking, strain the mixture with a fine mesh strainer.
  • Use about 1/3 cup of this fertilizer for each plant, adjusting the amount as needed.
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