Homemade Fertilizer Mix For Roses 🌹 | Using Coffee, Banana Peels & More ..

Homemade Fertilizer Mix for Roses 🌹 | Coffee, Banana Peels & More ...

by Plants and Life • Category: Organic Gardening

Roses are among the most beautiful flowering plants — but to get those big, vibrant blooms, they need the right nutrition. Instead of relying on chemical fertilizers, you can make an eco-friendly, nutrient-rich mix right at home using simple ingredients like coffee, banana peels, eggshells, and rice starch — plus a small dose of superphosphate, Epsom salt, and micronutrients for that extra boost.

Homemade Organic Rose Fertilizer

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☕ Ingredients & What They Do

Coffee

• Coffee Grounds — Rich in nitrogen; promotes green growth and improves soil structure.

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  Dried Banana Leaves

• Banana Peels — Contain potassium & phosphorus for more blooms and stronger roots.

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Egg Shells

• Eggshells — Provide calcium; prevent bud drop and improve stem strength.

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Rice Starch Water

• Rice Starch Water — Adds carbohydrates & minerals; feeds soil microbes naturally.

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Super Phosphate

• Superphosphate — Phosphorus source for healthy roots and flowers.

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Epsom Salt/ Magnesium Sulphate

• Epsom Salt — Magnesium for greener leaves and better photosynthesis.

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Micronutrients for Plants

• Micronutrients — Essential trace elements (Fe, Zn, Mn, B) for balanced plant growth.

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🌱 Nutrient Table

Ingredient	Main Nutrients	Benefits
Coffee Grounds	Nitrogen	Enhances leaf growth & soil health
Banana Peels	Potassium, Phosphorus	Encourages blooming & strong roots
Eggshells	Calcium	Strengthens stems & improves soil pH
Rice Starch	Trace minerals, Carbs	Feeds microbes & supports roots
Superphosphate	Phosphorus	Boosts flower formation
Epsom Salt	Magnesium, Sulfur	Greener foliage & improved absorption
Micronutrients	Fe, Zn, Mn, B, Mo	Improves color & disease resistance

🪴 Step-by-Step Fertilizer Method

1. Collect ingredients: Coffee grounds, chopped banana peels, crushed eggshells, rice starch water, superphosphate, Epsom salt, micronutrients.
2. Prepare the mix: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Adjust moisture with rice starch water.
3. Optional fermentation: Let rest 2–3 days to enhance microbial activity.
4. Application: Loosen topsoil, pour around the base, and water thoroughly.
5. Frequency: Once every 20–25 days in winter. For summer, use half-strength once every 30 days.

🌸 Results to Expect

• Brighter and fuller rose blooms
• Greener leaves and stronger stems
• Improved soil texture and microbial health

Within 2–3 weeks, you’ll notice visible improvement in your rose plants and lot of flowering!

Pink Rose Flower

🌻 Bonus Tips

• Always water the plant before fertilizing.
• Use mulch to retain moisture and nutrients.



Mulching in Rose Plant

• Avoid applying right before rain — nutrients might wash away.
• Reduce coffee amount if your soil is already acidic.
• Always test the mix on one plant before using it on all.

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💚 Conclusion

With just a few kitchen ingredients and a little care, you can make your roses bloom beautifully — without any chemicals. This mix is simple, effective, and eco-friendly. Try it once, and your garden will thank you!