Has anyone tried (routinely use) Hydrogen Peroxide in water for houseplants? [View all]

I've been reading lately about how beneficial it can be for a variety of reasons but especially soil aeration, including, but not limited to plants which have had under/overwatering and potential root rot.


I guess the recommendation is for about 3-4 ounces of 3% H2O2 per gallon of water...

I have a 13 foot indoor schefflera tree that always suffers a bit in the winter time and though I've been guilty of overwatering at times, I was very careful this winter, but perhaps too careful. While it is getting good sun (S and SW bank of windows with blinds) and has healthy new growth, I still have a lot of drooping, semi-wilted leaves and some with light spots which usually precedes loss of those leaves. I water once weekly right now when the top is totally dried out and the one hole in the bottom of the planter doesn't seem to be seeping any moisture. It is so tall, I can't do much with it, but know I am going to have to get help to transplant it in the next year or two. My understanding is these plants don't mind being a bit pot-bound....

I'm tempted to try the H2O2 treatment, but this is a pretty irreplaceable plant for me. Anyone have experience of thoughts on using peroxide treatments for house (or garden) plants?