Over time, the foliage of houseplants can become dull due to a buildup of minerals from your water or from dust accumulation. While commercial leaf-shine products can be expensive and contain chemicals that are not recommended for your house, this article will teach you how to make indoor plant leaves shiny with organic solutions.

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There are a number of ways to make your indoor plant leaves shiny without using over-the-counter shine products. Try any of the solutions below and let us know your favorite way to make your indoor plants shine!

One of the first ways that you can make your plant leaves shine is to combine equal parts of milk and water. Once you have mixed those two liquids in a bowl, use the mixture to wipe the plant leaves. This will enhance the natural shine on plant leaves.

One of the stranger ways to get a more natural-looking shine is to use banana peels to shine houseplant leaves. All you need to do is take a banana peel and use the soft inner part to rub the surface of leaves. By doing this, you will use natural oils from the peel to leave a shine and fragrance in the house. We recommend using banana peels on your leaves at least once a week or whenever the plants need a tune-up.

Who said you need some expensive store-bought product? Another way to make your plant leaves shiny is to put some mayonnaise on a paper towel and gently rub the mayonnaise onto the houseplant leaves to give it a glossy shine.

By mixing soap and water in a bowl, you can shine drab houseplant leaves. Just make sure to dampen the paper towel in the soap and water and gently clean the plants.

Use a dusting feather to sweep your plants’ leaves. While this may work best on thicker and more leafy plants, this is a great way to quickly make your plant leaves shine.

To naturally shine indoor plant leaves, try these organic methods: 1) Mix equal parts milk and water, then wipe leaves with the mixture. 2) Rub leaves with the soft inner part of a banana peel. 3) Apply mayonnaise with a paper towel for a glossy finish. 4) Clean leaves with a mixture of soap and water. 5) Use a dusting feather for a quick shine. Avoid commercial leaf-shine products as they can clog leaf pores.

How to Make Indoor Plant Leaves Shiny

With the cleaning methods mentioned, we highly recommend steering clear of leaf-shine products which can clog leaf pores and leave toxic smells in your house.

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Yes, you can put olive oil on plant leaves, but only when diluted with water. Put olive oil in a spray bottle with water and spray it on plant leaves to add shine. It should be noted that one should not leave the undiluted olive oil on leaves it can block pores and the plant will not absorb and filter air. 

While it can be smelly, homemade Neem Oil spray is one of the best oils to use for plant leaves. 

Dilute one teaspoon of Epsom Salts in a liter of water and spray on the plant leaves. 

Milk contains natural sugars, calcium, vitamin B, and many other proteins that encourage health and growth in plants. Milk can be used as a fertilizer and/or pesticide.

How to Make Indoor Plant Leaves Shiny

How to Make Indoor Plant Leaves Shiny

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