Ah, I know exactly what you’re talking about—this is one of those simple kitchen “plant hacks” that actually works wonders 🌿💐. The trick is usually a mild fertilizer or bloom booster made from common ingredients.
Here’s the safe and effective recipe that many gardeners swear by:
Bloom-Boosting Kitchen Remedy for Flowering Plants
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon used coffee grounds or 1 tablespoon diluted Epsom salt
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1 cup water (room temperature)
Optional: 1 teaspoon cooked, cooled vegetable water (like from steamed carrots or potatoes) for extra nutrients.
Instructions
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Mix ingredients
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If using coffee grounds: dissolve in 1 cup water.
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If using Epsom salt: dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 cup water.
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Water your plant
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Pour directly into the soil near the base of your plant—avoid the leaves.
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Frequency
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Once every 2–3 weeks during active blooming season.
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Why This Works
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Coffee grounds add nitrogen and minor minerals that promote leaf and flower growth.
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Epsom salt provides magnesium and sulfur, both of which help plants produce vibrant blooms.
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Vegetable water adds trace nutrients that plants naturally love.
Pro Tips
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Always dilute strong ingredients—too much can burn roots.
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Only add to healthy plants; weak or stressed plants need gentler care first.
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Combine with bright indirect light and regular watering for best results.
If you want, I can give a “super bloom mix” that uses just 3 kitchen staples and makes almost any flowering plant bloom faster—no mystery powders or chemicals needed.