Revive sad-looking plants with a common product that costs only pennies per use

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SPENDING a whole season tending to plants, only to have them wind up wilting and tired, takes a huge toll on your morale.

But thanks to a pro gardening hack, your ferns and flowers won't droop anymore.


The secret to perky, pretty plants is a common product in your medicine cabinet, and it only costs pennies per use.

Gardening experts told Best Life how and when to dose your plants with the secret ingredient: hydrogen peroxide.

The formula works because hydrogen peroxide has a chemical composition that's similar, but not identical, to water, said Naomi Robinson, founder of Houseplant Authority.

Robinson told the outlet that hydrogen peroxide is especially useful for preventing and containing root rot, a condition that's common for overwatered or poorly-drained plants.

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Dilute a tablespoon of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide in one cup of water, then add to a spray bottle. Spray your plants twice a week, concentrating on the roots.

"In the case of root rot, it's not enough to simply spray the hydrogen peroxide solution on your plant's soil or roots to fix the problem," Robinson said.

"Instead, you will need to combine this with other strategies to prevent root rot, like repotting your plant in fresh soil with appropriate drainage and assessing your watering schedule."

Consider "sterilizing" new potting soil by giving it a thorough spray-down before planting.

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"Just because you bought your soil from the store doesn't mean it's pest-free," Robinson warned.

"Adding some hydrogen peroxide can help to ensure you're not accidentally introducing some unwanted friends to your houseplants."

Hydrogen peroxide can work wonders in your garden or for potted plants, but it shouldn't be used as a long-term solution.

After you've completed a few treatments and seen benefits, you'll need to pull back on using the formula to avoid damaging your plants.

Though there are limitations to its uses, it's not just good for beating root rot.

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You can also use a weaker solution – one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide in one cup of water – to keep pests and fungus off the stems, leaves and flowers of your plant.

One more caveat to the magic formula: it shouldn't be used on extremely young or fragile plants, as it could further weaken the plants and stunt their growth.


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