leaves look shiny?
2007-02-19 04:27:21 · 6 answers · asked by velvet 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
What I do is put 1/2 tsp of dish soap in a spray bottle and fill with water. Place the plant in the bath tub or out side. Spray the plant with the soap mix and then let sit for a few min. Rinse off with fresh water and let dry. If you are doing this outside make sure you are not in full sun. The soap will help dissolve any dust and grime on the plant and the leaves will look like new.
2007-02-19 04:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spray bottle of water and then to make shinny and vibrant, rub mayonaise on the leaves. You'll be amazaed on the GREEN shine that comes through and does not harm the plant.
2007-02-19 04:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by Gwynnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A floral arranger once told me to spritz the leaves with cheap hairspray. It resists the dust and helps the leaves look shiny. You will have to make the leaves are dust-free before you spray, and re-spray every couple of weeks.
2007-02-19 04:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with 2littleeig, this is the best option to do, i do this about once a month during the winter and my plants look so much nicer too, plus some plants enjoy the humidity or mist that you give them as too much dry air can make some plants look horrible and cracked.
2007-02-19 04:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by fatebpld 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using whole or skim milk for 40 yrs. with great success and the protein breaks down for a foliar feeding (I think it was originally a "hint from Heloise") Don't try it on African violets! A friend from Ireland did this, the same friend who boiled corn on the cob 4 hrs. and complained the cobs were tough. I had told her to boil "just until tender"! RScott
2007-02-19 05:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub Mayonaise on the leaves.
2007-02-19 11:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by heather j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋