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Amy McArdle

This Genius Hack for Watering Your Plants uses an Ingredient you Probably Have in the Kitchen Right Now

House plants surrounding a desk.

When it comes to caring for plants we all have one goal in mind. Promoting new growth is at the top of the list, but it isn't always as simple as it seems. If you don't want to rely on chemical fertilizers for better growth or harmful treatments to keep diseases at bay, you might be wondering what else can you do other than your normal maintenance routine. Well, luckily, we have the answer. 

As it turns out, you can upgrade your watering routine with something you probably already have lying around in your kitchen right this second. A viral Instagram video claims that a universally loved wonder ingredient can have a positive impact on the growth of your houseplants and, naturally, we wanted to discover more. Here we speak to plant experts to determine if this trick is really worth the hype or a total waste of time. 

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