Recycling Water for Your Plants

There are a few sustainable ways to recycle water and give your flowers, herbs, or garden a variety mineral that can’t be found in store bought fertilizers.

  1. Rainwater is great to give to your outdoor plants directly and collect for your indoor plants. Keep in mind, rainwater can be prone to bacteria growth. To avoid this, every month add 1 ounce of bleach to every 55 gallons of rainwater. Let sit undisturbed for 24 hours for dilution.
  2. Pasta water is nutrient- and starch-rich water that is perfect for your house plants. Pasta water will have nutrients like manganese, selenium, copper, and iron. Just make sure you let the water cool down to room temperature before giving it to your plants.
  3. Aquarium water is a great way to reuse your water after your next cleaning. Aquarium water will have nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Be sure to use freshwater and not saltwater.
  4. Dehumidifier grey water is perfect for a few houseplants; just dump into your plants instead of down the drain!
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