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Sometimes, the smallest things can be the reason for the death of your beloved indoor plants. If you want to keep them green and thriving, follow these Important Tips for Indoor Plant Killers.
Overwatering is the main cause of killing the plants unintentionally. Generally, plant parents think all plants require water in the same way, and that’s completely wrong. Plants have different watering needs according to their place of origin, climate, and growing conditions. We have a great article on how to water your houseplants correctly here.
Similarly, cacti and succulents do not need much water as they prefer dry soil – Have a look at our article on succulent watering tips here. The below links will also help you in learning the watering rules:
Before or after buying a plant, do some research about that plant’s requirements. You can take help from any gardening website and look for its light, soil, water, fertilization, and humidity requirements.
While some houseplants need full sun, others thrive in partial light, and some prefer low light. It is important that you get the right sunlight requirement for the particular plant you are growing to ensure it stays healthy.
If you are confused, read our detailed article on houseplant lights requirements here.
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Choose proper pots for your plants with sufficient drainage holes as they prevent rot. Also, go for the correct size of pots that are not too large or small. The key here is to never pick an excessively big container, as it will retain water for a long time, which will cause root rot.
Whenever you get time, examine the plants closely and look at the condition of the foliage, and look for any changes. If you spot any sign that indicates pests,
This is one of the many books in my collection but the only one to focus on growing big, bigger and biggest vegetables. If you want to grow giant vegetable for exhibition or to get large crops then there are many pointers in ‘How to Grow Giant Vegetables’ by Bernard Lavery and below.
Buying tips for indoor Hibiscus. Smaller plants with3-5 branches each with buds are generally the best value. If they loose there buds new ones should soon follow. Look at florists and chain stores as well and garden centres.
There are two great uses for Geraniums that make it worth growing these fine flowering plants. Outdoors they make fantastic border plants and the red varieties are very popular in formal bedding schemes. The second use is as a long flowering houseplant and if you deadhead and feed you plants you will get lots of geraniums from one windowsill plant.
Ipomea indica the blue form of Morning Glory is a cool clear blue, a startling colour in the garden. As you would expect from a member of the Convolvulous clan it is a strong twisting and binding climber.
There is a clematis for every season, every aspect and every place. The flower size and colour range is also wider than you may imagine. Update I have just bought (2.9.19) another clematis Madame Le Coultre for flowering june to august.
Here’s everything you need to know aboutHow Not To Kill Plants In Containers. Follow these handy tips to keep your indoor plants happy and healthy!
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THAT OLD, DISCARDED ELECTRIC FAN that isn’t strong enough for the hot summers of global warming…hey, bring it on. It’s perfect for accomplishing one of the tricks to growing better tomato seedlings, which is (after all) the only thing you probably really care about on the run-up to another spring. To hell with winter.
First, my general thinking: No two gardeners’ potential places to stash such treasures will match in temperature or humidity, so when I say the basement works well here, your cellar might not. I have identified my best spots by experimenting, and by killing many things in the process. But every year I score another victory or two because I don’t let failure stop me. (Isn’t all gardening like that?)And this: If I don’t have the right spot for a plant–often a combination of high light but cool, 50ish-degree conditions–try forcing dormancy or semi-dormancy versus forcing it to limp along, suffering. If you have non-hardy plants you’ve tried keeping as “houseplants” in your heated home, only to see them go wretched and leggy, think about letting them rest, or close to it, next time. Water very sparingly and keep them as cool as possible.Extra heroics: Adding a growlight hood for 12 hours a day in, say, a cool basement could make a
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Nestled among the breathtaking landscapes of California are a wealth of native plants that have adapted to the unique climate and ecology of the region. From the towering redwoods to the delicate wildflowers that dot the hillsides, these plants not only add to the natural beauty of the state but also play important roles in supporting local ecosystems. Here are the most Common California Native Plants and their fascinating characteristics.