How can I stop my plants fromdying?
Thanks forasking. It's common knowledge that having plants in your home is incrediblybeneficial.
They reduce carbon dioxidelevels, purifyair, reduce dust and can even dampennoise.
Not to mention how pleasant and soothing they are to lookat.
But unfortunately not everyone is blessed with a gardener's greenthumb.
Do you ever feel like your indoor plants just can't survive more than a fewmonths, despite your best efforts and heartfeltcare?
Well if that's thecase, this episode is just what youneed.
Should I be choosing certain types of plants to suit myheart?
Well, plants can thrive in any room of your house orflat, but you need to meet their specific needs to create the best environment forthem.
Forexample, some plants require lots oflight, while others prefer theshade.
Temperature and humidity are also importantfactors.
Garden as well'd recommend Boston Furns and Peace lilies in its list of top plants for abathroom.
Because of how they thrive in highhumidity.
Meanwhile in thekitchen, pothos plants make for a great choice because they love humidity andwarmth.
A phycos will fit the bill well in your livingroom, perhaps paired with a pilia for a nicetouch.
And when it comes to your draftyentrance, a calytheia isrecommended.
They thrive in low light and need minimalmaintenance.
What'smore, with around 50 species to choosefrom, you're bound to find one that youlove.
A word ofwarning, if you havepets, be verycareful.
Cats in particular love to chew onplants, and some can be very toxic forthem.
Avoid plants likepheikus, lily of the valley and aloevera.
Always check that a plant is safe for your pets before bringing ithome.
What are the most common mistakes that peoplemake?
The biggest one really is overwatering.
You could say it's like smothering your plants with too muchlove.
You're so worried about neglecting them that you end up over doingit, which often killsthem.
Ever-watered plants often have yellowing leaves and a moldysmell.
The soil becomeswaterlogged, preventing the roots from absorbing nutrients and causing them torot.
To avoidthis, always check if the soil is actually dry beforewatering.
If it's stillmoist, wait a littlelonger.
Some people also misunderstand their plant's lightneeds.
Of course all plants needlight, but some are more sensitive and can burn under directsunlight.
Don't forget to repot your plantregularly.
As they grow they need morespace.
Young plants should be repottedannually, and older ones every 2-3years.
If you notice roots growing on the surface or out of the bottom of thepot, that means the plant is out growing its pot and needs moreroom.
It's time torepot. For optimalhealth, use a fertilizer to provide essentialnutrients.
Finally, some people actually throw out their plantsprematurely, thinking they're dead when in fact they're still alive and could besaved.
The first signs of trouble to look out for are yellow or brownleaves, but to really get a better idea you'll need to scratch thestem.
If you can see greenunderneath, the plant is still alive and can besaved.
However, if the stem isdry, it's likely that the plant is beyondsaving.
There you haveit. Now you know how to stop your plant fromdying.
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