Depression Plant

Prep: 5 min

A surreal and visually striking experiment that reacts with color and growth, ideal for educational demonstrations or creative art projects involving chemical reactions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 piece soft coal
  • 6 Tbsp. water
  • 6 Tbsp. blueing
  • 1 Tbsp. ammonia
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 6 Tbsp. salt
  • 6 drops red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Pour all ingredients over the coal in the order given.
  2. Watch it grow. The red substance can be food coloring or merthiolate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

22 kcal 1% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 0.1g
Total Fat 0g
Carbs 4.3g 2% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9695.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 30mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 15.3mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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