Houseplant leaves thrive with banana peel cleaning method, maintaining a vibrant appearance.
Maddie Balcombe, a member of our team and a seasoned writer with a passion for homeware and interior design, has found an innovative, eco-friendly solution for maintaining her houseplants: banana peels.
Banana peels, rich in potassium and other essential nutrients, can benefit plants when decomposed in soil or used in diluted water. However, their use as a direct cleaning agent for houseplant leaves is a relatively new discovery.
Maddie's interest in this unconventional method was piqued when she noticed the oils in banana peels could give houseplant leaves a subtle shine and healthy appearance, and may even deter common pests like aphids.
But before jumping into this new cleaning routine, Maddie took a cautious approach. She researched extensively, finding that while banana peels are commonly used as a natural fertilizer or nutrient source, there is limited information about cleaning houseplant leaves directly with them.
Undeterred, Maddie decided to test the method on her own houseplants. She started with her Bird of Paradise, a beautiful and delicate plant that graces her bedroom. To her surprise, the banana peel worked wonders, removing accumulated dust and leaving the leaves looking as good as new.
Erik Vidal, an experienced horticulturist, and Lucie Bradley, a gardening and greenhouse expert, both support Maddie's findings. They advise using a clean, soft cloth to remove any banana peel pulp from houseplant leaves after cleaning.
However, Maddie stresses the importance of testing this method on one leaf of a houseplant before applying it to the entire plant, as sensitive plants may react differently.
Alongside banana peels, items like Mister Cleaning cloths and a watering can are essential for maintaining houseplants in good condition. With her newfound love for this eco-friendly solution, Maddie is confident that she can keep her houseplants thriving and looking their best.
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- Incorporating banana peels into cleaning routines is a recently discovered eco-friendly method for revitalizing the appearance of houseplants, a finding supported by experienced horticulturist Erik Vidal and gardening expert Lucie Bradley.
- Maddie Balcombe, a lifestyle writer with a passion for home and interior design, has found that the oils found in banana peels can provide a subtle shine and potentially deter common pests when used to clean houseplant leaves.
- To maintain a stylish and green-thumbed lifestyle, homeowners may consider adding banana peels, cleaning supplies like Mister Cleaning cloths, watering cans, and resources on interior design, houseplants, gardening, and fashion-and-beauty to their household inventory.
