Your plant is sick? A popular spice can help heal it.

Many plant lovers are familiar with the problem: your houseplant suddenly droops its leaves and shows signs of disease. Your first reaction may be to treat the plant with chemicals or even throw it away. But neither is necessary, because saving a plant, whether in the garden or indoors, is not difficult at all: a simple spice from the kitchen is a real miracle cure.

What can be done for sick indoor plants?

It is not always easy to recognize the signs of illness in indoor plants. Often, there are discolored leaves, weak stems or a white coating on the soil, which often turns out to be mold. These symptoms can be caused by too much water, too little light or pest infestation. But don't panic! Cinnamon can be used as a miracle cure here.

Cinnamon is a great choice because of its natural anti-fungal benefits and ability to promote root growth. Think of it as a protective shield over your plants, keeping fungus, bacteria and many other pests. It is especially good at preventing mold in the soil, but cinnamon has many other beneficial uses in the garden.

How do I save my indoor plant?

If you notice that your indoor plant is looking a little unwell, the first step should be to remove all dead leaves and check the soil and roots for rot. If you find dark and rotting roots, you should also remove these dead parts. Once you have done that, you can sprinkle two to three teaspoons of cinnamon over the soil to prevent further rotting.

To avoid the use of chemicals completely, you can also use salt as a fertilizer – but it depends on the right kind. In addition to such home remedies, it can also help to place the plant in a suitable location and to be particularly attentive when watering it. Too much water can be just as harmful as too little, which is why you should let the soil dry slightly before watering again to avoid waterlogging.

How long does a plant need to recover?

How long a plant needs to recover depends, of course, on various factors. For example, it depends on how severe the damage or disease is. In general, the healing process of any plant takes a few weeks – so you need a lot of patience. If you ensure regular and appropriate care, you can speed up the process a little.

Especially with cinnamon, you can speed up the healing process a little. All you need to do is mix a pinch of the spice into the water and wait for it to work its magic after watering. It is also helpful to know which water is best for watering – tap or rainwater? If you take good care of your plant and support it with clever home remedies, it can recover in just a few weeks.

Can you revive a plant?

Even if the plant has lost all its leaves and looks dead, don't give up hope. A quick solution in this situation is often simply to repot the plant. The fresh soil combined with a change of location can work wonders. In general, the plant should get enough light and water to recover as quickly as possible – then even an almost dead plant can be revived.

The cinnamon lifehack can of course also help here. A mixture of cinnamon is best for the intensive care of dead plants. Dissolve a level teaspoon of cinnamon in five liters of warm water, let it steep for a few hours and then spray the solution onto the soil and roots. The spice can not only work wonders for plants, but is also healthy for humans – at least if you don't eat too much of it.