In Addition To Facial Skin Care, These Are 5 Benefits Of Coconut Oil For Plantation Needs

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JAKARTA - So far, the most common benefits of coconut oil are known only for the health of the body and also for skin care. But, who would have thought that coconut oil has great properties for plants in your home garden. If you wonder if the use of coconut oil for plants is possible or not, then the answer is yes! Here are some tips for using coconut oil for gardening purposes.

You can keep equipment such as pangkas scissors, fence cuttings, pliers to keep them functioning properly by applying a little coconut oil to the equipment. This will ensure the equipment is functioning properly and carat-free.

Applying a little coconut oil to plant leaves will make plants more shiny and keep pests and infections like mushrooms. Add a few drops of coconut oil on cotton cloth and gently rub on the leaves. In addition, it can also prevent leaves from absorbing too much water. Because it is rich in microbial and anti-ulturic properties, this oil also helps prevent diseases and fungal problems in plants.

When using coconut oil on plants, make sure not to put it in direct sunlight. Because oil will absorb more heat from the sun, and can burn the leaves.

Get rid of weeds using coconut oil without damaging nature and useful plants. Mixed vegetable oil and coconut oil with the same ratio in pots and heat with small flames. In order for the solution to be more effective, you can also add 15-20 drops of lime oil to it.

After the solution cools, move it to a spray bottle. Try it well before it is used and sprays on the weeds to eradicate it organically. You have to spray it for 5-7 days constantly.

You can prepare organic pesticides using coconut oil to eradicate mealy whites, mites, aphids, and caterpillars. This pesticide covers insects and clogs the respiratory pores.

Just prepare 2 glasses of coconut oil, 1 shot of organic castile soap, 1 shot2 tablespoons of lime oil, spray bottles, and empty bottles. Mix coconut oil and castile soap into empty bottles. Cover the bottle and shake until it turns white. Disburse the solution with a little water and put it in a spray bottle. You can store this pesticide for three months. Avoid using the solution in thin or soft leafy plants.

According to a study published in the Department of Agriculture, University of Nebraska, USA, published from the Balcony Garden Web, Friday, October 18, medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil were found to exhibit dominant mosquito expulsion activity of up to 96 hours in the summer.

To make it more effective, add 4-6 drops of lime oil into 50 ml of coconut oil and apply it evenly to open body parts before you go to any garden or area where there may be mosquitoes.