The simple tip is enough to give your houseplants a much-needed boost (Image: Getty)
If you want to add a touch of extra life to your this new year, then you really can’t go wrong with buying a couple of .
This is an excellent way to give your space a new lease of life, and there are certain varieties – like the and snake plant – that even have air-purifying qualities too.
But no matter if you’re a beginner or a aficionado, you’ll know that they can sometimes be hard to care for – even the most low-maintenance ones.
It’s not uncommon for your houseplants to suffer and wilt, especially during the when they maybe aren’t getting as much sun as they need.
But experts from say there’s a very common scrap that can give your greenery a much-needed boost – and it’s one that’s often thrown away.
Certain houseplants are more likely to wilt or die during the cold winter weather (Image: Getty)
The experts say that you can water your plants with any leftover water that you have from boiling things, such as pasta, and this can work wonders for their longevity.
They said: “Instead of wasting water, use cooled pasta or vegetable water to hydrate your plants, it’s full of nutrients that can give them a natural boost. Just make sure the water is unsalted, as salt can harm your plants.”
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However, it’s not just pasta water that can transform your plants for less this winter.
Other kitchen scraps can also be incredibly useful when it comes to improving the look of your greenery – such as banana peels.
The experts said: “Rub the inside of a banana peel on houseplant leaves to clean and shine them naturally. The oils in the peel help remove dust from plant leaves, leaving a healthy shine. As a bonus, banana peels can also be added to compost, giving it nutrients to support plant growth.”
Banana peels can make the leaves of your plant shine this winter (Image: Getty)
And you can also fertilise your plants with other common kitchen scraps for healthier growth, which is also a fantastic way to minimise any waste that you have leftover from cooking.
The experts continued: “Instead of throwing away your wastage, save money on fertilisers for your houseplants by using banana peels, eggshells, or even coffee grounds.
“They’re natural and packed with nutrients that your plants will love.”