Easy Tips On How To Care For Your Plants
Many people worry a lot when it comes to caring
for their plants. When talking about house plants, there is no need
to worry. There are just a few things you need to consider.
1. Watering
Overwatering kills most houseplants. Looks can be deceptive, so to
see if your soil is dry enough to water, try the finger test. Insert
your index finger up to the first joint into the soil. If the soil
is damp, don't water it.
2. Feeding
Foliage plants usually have high nitrogen needs, while flowering
plants, K2O is needed. Slow release fertilizers can be mixed with
the compost. However, certain plants like cacti and orchids need
special fertilizer. Feed plants during their most active growth
period.
3. Lighting
Plants like Sanseveria and Aspidistra require no sun. They can be
placed away from a window. Spider plants need semi-shade. You can
put plants like these near a window that does or does not get
sunlight. Check the label to see what your plant needs.
4. Temperature
Houseplants can survive in cool or warm temperatures, but drastic
fluctuations of temperature may not be good for them. One thing that
most plants cannot survive is gas heating. If you have a plant that
likes warm conditions, don't put it near an air conditioner in the
summer.
5. Humidity
Some houseplants require a humid environment. One tip to maximize
humidity is to put the pot inside a larger pot and fill in the gaps
with stones or compost to keep in the moisture. Grouping plants
together often creates a microclimate that they will benefit from.
If you want, you can spray them with water once or twice a day
depending on the temperature.
6. Re-potting
Some plants require re-potting for optimum growth but there are
others that resent having their roots disturbed. Or their roots
system may be small enough that they don't require re-potting. One
way to check if your plant needs re-potting is to turn it upside
down. Tap the pot to release the plant and check its roots. If roots
are all you see, then re-pot. Sometimes the roots will come out of
the pot. You should either cut them off or re-pot the plant.
You just need to have a little care for your plants and in turn,
you'll reap the benefits. Indoor plants not only add to the beauty
of your décor, but also give much pleasure to the indoor gardener.
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