Step 4

Try unconventional methods. Use old birth control pills as fertilizer. Birth control pills containing estrogen or oxytocin may aid in creating growth hormones in the plant. There are two ways to do this. You can add a few birth control pills to the soil every two to three months to act as a sort of plant food. It's similar to the fertilizer sticks they make for plants. You can also mix it with the water you are using to hydrate the plant. The ratio is one birth control pill per 1 gallon of water. Use castor oil to fertilize. By adding 1 tbsp. of castor to the soil and watering the plant well, you can bring the plant back to life. Castor oil works as a fertilizer. If you have accidentally put a plant that requires some shade out in the direct sunlight, you can use the castor oil trick to revitalize it. Also, if you have a plant that has been accidentally doused with pesticides, using the castor oil will bring it back to life, virtually overnight.