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6 Easy Tips On How To Care For Your Plants

December 11, 2019 by Diana Terry Leave a Comment

Numerous people fret a lot when it comes to caring for their plants. When speaking about home plants, there is no need to have to fret. There are just a couple of factors you want to contemplate.

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Watering

A watering can is a need to-have in every single garden. It is suggested that you acquire the one particular with a narrow spout to guarantee satisfactory watering. But that does not usually apply, so the finger test might come in useful. Insert your index finger up to the 1st joint into the soil. If you feel that the soil is damp, do not water it. Otherwise, do.

Feeding

With foliage plants, they usually need to be sufficient in nitrogen. For flowering plants, on the other hand, K2O is needed. Fertilisers such as the slow release ones can be mixed with the compost. However, some plants like cacti and orchids need unique feeds. Feed plants when they are growing.

Lighting

Different plants need different amounts of light. In general, most plants will need some light. Because of this, it is good to research the type of plants to determine how much light they need. Once you know you can place them accordingly in and around your home.

Temperature

With houseplants, they can survive in temperatures from 15-35 degrees. But drastic fluctuations of temperature might not be good for them.

Humidity

Some houseplants need a humid environment. One particular tip to maximise humidity is to place the pot inside a more substantial pot and fill in the gaps with stones or compost to hold in the moisture. The compost will not dry out. Plants are capable of generating their own climate if grouped with each other. This tip can also be utilised for trying to keep the soil moist. If you want, you can spray them with water when or twice a day depending on the day’s temperature.

Repotting

Certain types of plants may need repotting. Otehr types would not want their roots to be disturbed so do some research first. One particular way to check if your plant requires repotting is to flip it upside down. Tap the pot to release the plant and check its roots. If roots are all you see, then repot.

These are the main factors which influence the health of your plant. Even if you don’t consider yourself a green thumb, a basic grasp on these concepts will help you get started.

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