Many people notice: by mid-December, the leaves of the spathiphyllum grow dull, the tips dry out, and the buds, if they appear, never open. The bush looks tired, despite regular watering. The reason is not only the short day and dry air from radiators, but also the lack of calcium and microelements, which the plant actively consumes over the summer.
But there is a simple remedy that you already have in your kitchen – water after boiling eggs. It contains bioavailable calcium, which strengthens the cell walls of the leaves, prevents the tips from drying out and stimulates the formation of flower stalks even in the darkest month.
How to use:
- Hard boil the eggs and drain the water into a clean jar.
- Let the water cool completely to room temperature.
- Water the spathiphyllum with this water instead of regular watering once every 7-10 days.
- Use only clear water without egg whites – strain if in doubt.
- Apply from December to February when the plant is especially vulnerable.
Within 2–3 weeks you will notice: the leaves become dense, acquire a glossy shine, dry tips stop growing, and at the end of January the first peduncle may appear even without additional lighting.
Important: Do not use water from eggs boiled with salt or vinegar. And do not water more than once a week: spathiphyllum does not like excess moisture, even in “healthy” water.
Question and answer:
Can I use water from poached eggs?
Yes, if no salt or spices were added to the water.
What to do if the spathiphyllum has already dried out around the edges?
Trim the dry areas with scissors to the shape of the leaf; they will not recover further. But new leaves with regular “egg” watering will grow healthy.
