Houseplants will ‘bloom for years' thanks to common item in your food bin – and peace lilies find it ‘so tasty'
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Here's a handy hack to keep peace lilies alive 'for years' - and the secret is in your food bin
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It turns out that houseplants find banana peels "so tasty"
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But now, luckily for you, we've found a handy hack that will ensure your plants bloom for years.
And fear not, you won't have to nip out and splash the cash on pricey
Peace lilies in particular are said to find this trick 'so tasty', so if you want to ensure repeat blooming, this homemade feed is one you won't want to miss.
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It turns out that overfeeding can be harmful, so it's important to avoid excess fertiliser.
And now, gardening enthusiasts have shared a super simple homemade fertiliser - and the key ingredient is banana peels.
Taking to the Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook page, an anonymous user explained: 'In the summer, I feed my houseplants with a homemade banana soak.
'My peace lily loves it, just thought I'd share it in case anyone is struggling.
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'I've always struggled to get my peace lilies looking good, but bananas make them bloom for years.'
The gardening guru then added: 'Once I've eaten a banana or given it to my dog, I'll chop the peel and soak it in some warm water.
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'After a few days, pour sparingly on your plants, so tasty for them.'
The social media post attracted numerous comments from other houseplant enthusiasts, who also praised the effective banana peel trick.
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One user beamed: 'Heard lots about this, so I gave it a go. I only use it now and again and then a proper feed in between, but it's fantastic.'
Whilst a second chimed in: 'All houseplants love this, not just peace lilies, but be careful not to over water.'
I've always struggled to get my peace lilies looking good, but bananas make them bloom for years
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According to houseplant enthusiasts, soaking banana peels in water releases nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, which are beneficial for many houseplants, but peace lilies in particular.
It is crucial to dilute the banana water with water to make it last longer and ensure it doesn't overwhelm the plant.
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Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it
will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your
garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'
A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa 'Noisette Carnee'
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel'
I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
Not only this, but banana peels can also be used to fertilise outdoor plants, including tomatoes, bell peppers, roses and hydrangeas.
If planting a new plant, you should simply scatter some banana peels beneath the compost, or place them around the top of the soil.
Not only will this be beneficial to your plants, but it can also help to deter
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