Succinic acid for indoor plants: how to use tablets, indications, and reviews

Fertilizers and preparations

Succinic acid's widespread use in everyday life and industry is due to its many beneficial properties. It is used in the food industry, medicine, cosmetology, and agriculture. This acid is found in amber, brown coal, and also in animals and plants.

Succinic acid is widely used as a growth stimulant for indoor plants, as well as for their adaptation to stressful situations, such as repotting. It also stimulates chlorophyll production in plants and helps them absorb nutrients from the soil. This substance is non-toxic to humans and easy to use. Its advantage over other growth stimulants is its affordable price and variety of forms.

Chemical properties of succinic acid and its benefits for indoor plants

This substance is regularly produced by the plant and acts as a biological stimulant. A deficiency in acid can lead to stunted growth and delayed flowering.

The substance has a beneficial effect on the substrate's microflora and promotes the vital activity of the bacteria living within it. The acid promotes rapid growth and development of flowers during the flowering period, and is therefore also used as a flowering stimulant. The substance helps plants adapt more quickly after transplanting, adapt to a new location, and recover from illness or long-distance transportation.

Indications and use of succinic acid in tablets

The drug can be found in tablet form in pharmacies, but you should avoid purchasing and using dietary supplements containing it, as they are intended for human use only. Prolonged adaptation and deterioration in appearance are key indications for its use, and gardener reviews confirm the stimulant's effectiveness in such cases.

For rooting

Special rooting stimulants are used for rooting, but, as a rule, they are too strong and can harm a weak flower, so succinic acid is more often used.

This substance is also often used to root cuttings that have already formed tissue, the growth of which the preparation stimulates. In most cases, the plant shoot selected for propagation already has several leaves.

To speed up the process, prepare a solution with a 1% concentration of the product. To do this, add 10 grams of the product to 1 liter of filtered water and mix thoroughly. If you need to prepare a solution from tablets, use two. Using more will not produce better results and may damage the cuttings.

After the transplant

Most houseplants require repotting. This involves removing the plant from its pot, clearing the root system of any soil, and carefully inspecting it for damage or disease. Damaged areas are removed if necessary. In this case, amber is a good choice.

Remember!

This procedure will not only help the flower survive the transplant well, but will also restore its strength in case of illness.

To do this, prepare a solution of 1 tablet or 10 grams of the substance in 1 liter of water. Experts recommend choosing the powder form. Soak the roots in the resulting solution for 30 minutes. Afterwards, the flower can be planted in prepared new soil.

Amaryllis, hippeastrums, clivias, and crinums should be repotted with care. The root systems of these plants are firmly attached to the sides of the pot, requiring the container to be broken or dented to repot. To treat the roots of these plants, prepare a solution of half a tablet per liter of water. Soak the roots in the mixture for 30 minutes.

For survival

Treating a young plant with the solution will help speed its establishment in its new pot. To do this, prepare a solution of a quarter tablet and 1 liter of water. Soak the plant in this solution for 1 hour before planting it in the new pot.

The young plant is immersed in the container so that it is 1 cm below the bottom. This solution can also be used to thoroughly water the plant while it is still in its temporary pot. In this case, let the plant sit for a few hours before repotting. Repotting should be done as quickly as possible after acid treatment, as the effects of the acid treatment may be lost.

Against stress

Stressful situations for plants include repotting, transportation, changing pot locations, low temperatures, drying out, overwatering, diseases, pests, and improper care. Signs of stress in plants include:

wilted stems that have lost their elasticity;
leaves that have become less saturated in color and have lost turgor;
prolonged absence of flowering.

Spraying — The product is also used for epiphytic plants growing in soils deficient in macronutrients and minerals. In such cases, the acid's ability to stabilize and enrich the substrate flora helps.

To prepare the solution, add half an acid tablet to 1 liter of warm water. Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly and pour it into a spray bottle with a fine nozzle. Spray the plant once every 14 days until it is completely restored.

Features of using the drug for different types of flowers

The effect of acid on a plant can be determined by its species.

How to use for orchids

Acid treatment in tablet form is an anti-stress measure for orchids, as they are very demanding in care, and creating ideal conditions is quite difficult when growing them on a windowsill. Temperature fluctuations, insufficient indoor humidity, and the growing season can all trigger stress in orchids. Treatments with the product will differ between winter and summer, as the orchid enters a dormant phase during the cold season.

Succinic acid — To treat the plant in winter, prepare a mixture of 1 gram of powder diluted with 5 liters of water. Spray the plant with the resulting solution once every few weeks.

For summer treatment, prepare the same solution. Spray the orchid in the evening once every 10-12 days. If the condition improves, apply the same mixture once a month. In summer, treat the plant when it stops blooming and when the foliage deteriorates. Once the flowers recover, discontinue treatment. If the condition worsens again, resume spraying.

For violets

When growing violets, the preparation is used to treat cuttings. Violet leaves are used as cuttings. Before rooting, they are soaked for several hours in the prepared acid solution. This mixture can also be used to water already planted violet leaves for better growth.

To prepare the solution, take 2 grams of acid and dilute it in 10 liters of water. Ready-made acid-based solutions are also available.

For spathiphyllum

When growing spathiphyllum, the product is used when there is a prolonged absence of flowering. To stimulate flowering, use a mixture of one tablet and a liter of warm water, spraying the plant with a fine-nozzle sprayer. Spray once every two weeks. Stop spraying when buds appear on the spathiphyllum.

For cacti and succulents

Cacti and succulents are watered with a mixture of two tablets of the preparation and one liter of water. This watering is only necessary for succulents once a year and is used to restore the plant's microflora, bind and remove toxins from its cells, and prevent fungal diseases.

Reviews of the use of succinic acid

Oksana: "I use Yantarka for my flowers not only indoors but also outdoors. It's especially helpful for my flowers in outdoor pots. They often have problems with mineral deficiencies in the soil. Their roots are also quite cramped, which affects the overall condition of the plant. To improve their appearance, I water them with acid only once a month."

Irina: "I use the product during repotting. I water the soil I'll be repotting into with the solution. After watering, I let the soil sit for a few days before planting the flowers. I've noticed that after this treatment, the condition of my flowers improves significantly, and they adapt more quickly after repotting."

Alena: "A friend recently gave me some sickly ageratum cuttings that I wanted to plant. To restore their condition, I soaked them for five hours in a solution of several tablets and water. After that, I safely planted them in the flowerbed, and the ageratums took root and grew vigorously."

Marina: "I use this product only in combination with fertilizers to improve the growth of houseplants. The acid itself won't provide such a dramatic effect and won't replace fertilizer. I water the flowers with the acid mixture during the active growth period to ensure abundant and long-lasting blooms."

Frequently Asked Questions

Isn't the acid from the pharmacy harmful to flowers, since it contains additives?

Only the concentrated substance is used, and not biological additives containing it, since they contain chemical compounds that have a detrimental effect on plants.

Can all types of flowers be processed?

The preparation can be used for all varieties, observing the dosage and method of treatment, taking into account the type of plant.

How long can the prepared solution be stored?

The prepared solution can be stored for no more than a day, but it is best to use it all at once.

Is it possible to water small plant sprouts with acid?

Yes, it is often used for rooting and rapid growth.

This product is successfully used by gardeners to stimulate metabolism, growth, and rooting in houseplants. Using the acid requires proper dosage when diluting the powder and following the instructions for flower treatment.