HOW TO CARE PLANTS AT HOME
It is often seen that when we bring the plants from nursery at home, sometimes the plants dry up or their leaves start falling and the growth of the plants stops, but when we see the plants in the nursery, the plants look healthy.Then these questions come to our mind.
Why do our plants melt?
Why do plants dry at home?
What to do so that the plant grows well?
How much water should be put in the plants?
When do I report my plant?
In which direction do plants have to be kept?
How much sunlight is sufficient for plants?
We have answers to all such questions, which will be very helpful for you.
Tips -
1) Don’t over-water your plants -
This is the most common mistake beginners make. Some plants, like succulents, only need watering once a month. Parlor palms and creeping fig like their soil as dry as possible. Avoid drowning by reducing hydration in the cold winter months. For proper watering technique, water the base, not the leaves, to stimulate growth. Test the water for a lukewarm temperature; cold water can shock and damage the roots.
2) The plant chooses the pot -
Choosing the right size and type for your plant container will help it grow in the right direction, literally. Like snails, plants outgrow their homes. Landscape designer Lauren Dunec for Houzz warns that in too-small pots, plants’ “growth will be stunted, roots will become pot-bound, and the soil will dry out quickly.” When a plant’s roots grow out of its drainage hole, or it’s overflowing on top, it’s time to move up.
3) sunlight –
(a)“Bright light” or “full sun” means there is no barrier between the plant and the light source (a sunny window). This is where your plant will receive the most bright or direct light while indoors. Aloes, succulents and palm trees are sun worshipping plants. They should get direct sun for at least 6 hours a day.
(b) "Low light” means no direct sunlight will reach your plant. It is probably a few feet away from your light source (sunny window) or in a room with artificial light. Low light means less energy and less food. Some plants can survive in low light conditions but they will not thrive.
(c) “Medium light” or “filtered sunlight” is light that’s been diffused (sheer curtains) between the plant and the light source (a sunny window) Some refer to it as “dappled sunlight”. Anything partially obstructing the path between your plant and the lightsource creates this medium light. Ferns and aroid plants (Monstera and Aglaonema) have evolved to live on the forest floor, so they are used to being shaded from the sun.
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