When you buy a plant, it looks beautiful, it’s lush, it has a very green color and its leaves are shiny . However, you only need to keep them at home for a few days to notice that their color is no longer what it was, not to mention their shine.
Why does this happen? The answer is very simple: the leaves need to be cleaned and polished . Below we tell you how to prepare a foliar polish that will give your indoor plants a beautiful look.
Cleaning the leaves of plants is not only a matter of aesthetics , but also of health. According to a study conducted by the University of Barcelona, clean and healthy leaves promote the respiration of the plant that dust and dirt can compromise.
How to Make Your Own Leaf Polish
You need:
a liter of lukewarm water (not too hot so as not to damage the roots)
a spoonful of white vinegar
half a teaspoon of olive oil
a bottle with spray diffuser
a microfiber cloth
Pour the water and vinegar into a spray bottle, shake well, then spray directly onto the leaves. Use this solution and the microfiber cloth to thoroughly clean the surface of the leaves, being very careful not to damage or break them.
Finally, on a clean cloth, pour a few drops of olive oil and use to polish the leaves.
Now that you know how to make a natural foliar varnish, your plants will always be green and shiny .