I read recently that roses (and other plants) love the tannic acid found in tea.
(Unlike my red roses, this is the one and only bloom I have among several small sickly yellow roses.)
To encourage lush healthy growth in roses ( or ferns, etc), I read, try sprinkling some tea leaves around the base and then water. Or, brew up a batch of weak tepid tea and use in place of water to water your plants.
Sprinkle with tea once a week until the plant is brought back to health. Then, continue your watering schedule as normal, serving tea as an occasional treat!
Wow, how easy is that?? And all for the price of some tea bags!
I’m off to have a long overdue Tea Party with some of my more sickly roses. Only it is incredibly warm and humid out there, so I think I (personally) will stick to iced tea!
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
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2 comments:
I wonder if it would work as well if you made tea and then used the remains of the loose tea or tea bags, instead of fresh tea.
Angela, I honestly don't know. But I'm wondering the same thing. That would be great, wouldn't it?
Maybe someone else will know and be able to tell us.
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