Why do plants grow at home and how to help





Sometimes even an experienced florist will not be able to grow their favorite plants in the house and plant them directly in the pot. Unfortunately, such a result is often caused by improper care.


Today we share with you the most common mistakes made when growing a plant at home to minimize similar situations.


How to water a plant


Let's start with the simplest and at the same time important part - watering. It is difficult for a novice florist to correctly guess the issue of watering. For this you need to study all the characteristics of a single plant in detail.


3 Most Common Mistakes When Watering


1. Water on the stand - good


To the surprise of many housewives, stocking up on moisture is a different concept. Remember, if water gets stuck in the pot, it is superfluous. Pour in half an hour after watering and do not wait days or weeks hoping it will absorb.


As an exception, you can leave a small supply of water on the stand if you plan to leave the plant unattended for several days.


2. You should water if the soil from above is dry


That the first layer of soil dries first makes sense. However, there is probably enough moisture in the middle of the pot. You can check this with thin sticks. Dig into the ground, try not to damage the roots and remove. If 2/3 of the sticks are wet, watering is premature.


3. Irrigation without schedule


When a plant receives fluid at certain intervals, gradually working on the internal synthesis of nutrients and thus developing its own immunity, troubles are less bothered. That is why it is recommended to make a watering schedule or use a special application on your smartphone that will remind you of watering.

Other Common Mistakes and Problem Solving Methods


1. Excess heat


This problem is acute in winter when the heating system is switched on. For most plants that have a comfortable temperature of 10-15 degrees, they do not like very warm environments - it is a source of stress. So the flower lifestyle is lost and it weakens.


If the plant is tropical, it needs heat constantly. Especially those whose flowering coincides with the winter period. Such plants are quite fond of moisture, while heating devices dry the air. This is why you often turn on or install a moisturizer in the room.



2. Less light


The first sign that the plant is not light - the plant loses its saturated color. In this case, you should choose a place where there is a lot of light. Sometimes installing a special lamp helps the situation.



3. Excess light


So it happens. Plants with decorative violet or red leaves are actively greened in conditions of excess light. Here, the pretentious orchid leaves fall off altogether during sunburn. If you notice something like this, it is better to move the plant deep in the room, away from the windows.


4. Inattention to pests


Their size is sometimes so small that it is impossible to see with the naked eye. Houseplants, like street plants, are infested with aphids, spider mites, fleas, and whites. Check the plant every 2-3 weeks to prevent pests.


If the "uninvited guest" is too small, the plant will give you different signs: curling of leaves, appearance of dots on the leaves, spider web or sticky secretion. It is practically impossible to catch or remove them mechanically. In this case, you need to identify the pests, and then use a special tool. Processing will not affect the fertilized eggs, so the procedure should be repeated 2 


5. Improper nutrition or its deficiency


The individual characteristics of the plant should be taken into account when selecting fertilizer. General recommendations encourage you to use mineral and organic fertilizers alternately. To avoid mixing, add a fertilizer schedule to the watering 


Superstitions and signs


In addition to the above, there have been superstitions since ancient times about the causes of room plant wilting. It is believed that the cause is not always improper care. The plant is often negatively affected by loud noises. You may notice that some flowers may not bloom in a home where scandals are a frequent occurrence.


Interestingly, the help of flowers can reveal negative energy zones in the apartment. For example, if the plant feels well before moving, then pruning, it is better to spend less time in this zone. For the same reason the plant can not thrive in a new home, which indicates the bad energy of the house.


Whether the superstitions are true or not, the plant will most likely feel good if you take care of it properly and lovingly. I am sure that with the help of these tips you will be able to grow a green oasis at home. good luck