Coconut offers tonnes of benefits to the human body as it is rich in vitamins and minerals and provides a healthy dose of all the essential nutrients! Similarly, Coconut Water for Plants is also advantageous for them, and it’s scientifically proven. Want to know how? Let’s have a look!
In areport published by the Centro Escolar University of the Philippines, coconut water is as effective as commercial liquid fertilizer. Another study states that the application of coconut water enhances the soil nutrient availability and uptake of NPK and other essential plant elements, which results in an increased number of pods per pot and grain yield.
It also helps in the buildup of soil nitrogen, solubilization of soil phosphorus, and potassium resulting in increased nutrient uptake and yield.
Areport published by the Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group, Singapore, states that coconut water is an important additive in the tissue culture media of several plants, including orchids and medicinal herbs. The cytokinins found in it also support cell division and promote rapid growth.
Another report states that the source of microorganisms from coconut water + molasses has N, P, K, and C components of 0.09; 0.04; 10.5, and 1.74, respectively.
As coconut water contains Auxins (plant hormones that regulate growth), you can use it as a successful rooting hormone. According to one Sri Lankan study–coconut water was used to propagate Ixora plant cuttings, and the result was positive; you can read more about it at Research Gate.
This Nigerian study here on bougainvillea cutting propagation also supports this claim!
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