Revive your wilting Christmas tree with this simple DIY trick: sugar, salt, and water!
A real Christmas tree offers a completely different experience compared to a plastic one. It creates a wonderful atmosphere and emits a lovely scent that fills the entire house with a true Christmas spirit! Unfortunately, a live tree does have its own set of drawbacks, which often dissuades people from getting one. However, I have found a solution that can help to tackle the main issue of falling needles. All you need is a combination of three kitchen ingredients.
How to care for your Christmas tree at home
Some people like to set up their Christmas tree from mid-November onward. However, during this period, the tree will gradually lose its needles; by Christmas, it won't look as splendid as it initially did. Cut trees require nutrients that they cannot get from water alone. Without these nutrients, the tree will wilt, lose needles, and eventually turn yellow. A homemade mixture can help to rejuvenate the tree and contribute to its ongoing care.
There are various species of Christmas trees, but if you're aiming for one that has longevity, consider the Caucasian fir. With proper care, it can last up to two months without sustaining any damage. The needle retention period for the equally popular spruce is half as long. Therefore, it is typically cheaper. Pines, on the other hand, are a better choice than spruce but still do not retain their needles as well as a fir.
How can you nourish a Christmas tree that is shedding needles?
The greatest fear of real Christmas tree owners is the severe shedding of needles. A poorly tended tree begins to shed from its branches, and even the slightest touch can cause a waterfall of needles to fall to the floor. Constant vacuuming is needed to keep the mess from spreading. The homemade fertilizer in my recipe works well with all types of Christmas trees. So, regardless of the type of tree you have in your living room, the nutrient-rich water will boost its condition. It can even rescue troublesome spruces that begin to shed their needles dramatically after just a few days.
Preparing the mixture is remarkably easy and involves just three household ingredients - water, sugar, and salt. In a bucket, combine one quart of water, two tablespoons of sugar, and two tablespoons of salt. Stir until the crystals have fully dissolved, then use it to water the tree. The sugar provides necessary carbohydrates, and the salt supplies essential minerals. Apply this homemade fertilizer when you observe that the tree is starting to wilt and needs robust nourishment.
