EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN BUBUK CANGKANG TELUR AYAM BROILER TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN SIRIH GADING HIJAU

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of chicken eggshell powder on the growth of green pothos (Epipremnum aureum). The research was conducted at Al Hikmah Bahrul Ulum Islamic Boarding School for Girls, Tambakberas, Jombang, over a one-month period, from July 7 to August 7, 2023. A quantitative field-based experimental method was employed. The samples consisted of three Epipremnum aureum plants subjected to different dosages of eggshell powder, namely 10 grams, 5 grams, and 0 grams (control), with an equal amount of water applied to each plant (220 ml). The observed parameters included plant length, number of leaves, and leaf color, which were measured weekly. The results indicate that eggshell powder had a positive effect on the growth of Epipremnum aureum. Plants treated with 10 grams of eggshell powder reached a length of 43 cm, developed 9 leaves, and maintained a healthy green color. Plants receiving 5 grams reached a length of 9 cm with 3 green leaves, while the control plants grew to only 2 cm in length with 2 leaves exhibiting a slightly yellowish color. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that broiler chicken eggshell powder is effective in promoting the growth of Epipremnum aureum, with the most significant improvement observed at the 10-gram dosage.

 Keywords: Powder, Broiler chicken egg shells, growth, Epipremnum aeur