There are a certain charm and appeal that comes with having a natural shade of green inside your house. Owning an indoor plant can be both rewarding and a nightmare. Seeing your home full of life is a sight that anyone would love to have, but maintaining their life is something to keep in mind.

 

With the recent boost in the popularity of indoor plants and indoor gardening, we’ve seen people complain about their plants. People say that they take care of them to the best of their abilities, but they somehow wilt or die. Unbeknownst to them, they’re doing things that are harming their indoor plant.

 

Avoid these mistakes for indoor plants with these tips to make sure that your plants grow and prosper!

 

Common Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Obsessively Caring For Your Plants

 

A lot goes into properly taking care of our houseplant needs, from sunlight needed to water to even the humidity necessary for it to grow correctly. Knowing the do’s and don’ts and identifying your houseplant in and out is a skill that you need.

 

However, people’s mistakes tend to make when caring for their plant is they over take care of it. They give it too much of what it needs. This can prove fatal for any plant regardless of outside conditions!

 

Overwatering and Drowning Your Plants

 

This is quite common for beginners or people who have a variety of indoor plants. Overwatering kills more plants than having an inhospitable environment!

 

This is because people tend to assume that all plants need the same amount of water. They have a variety of plants, and they think their cacti need to be watered as often as their tropical plant. The ability to store water is different for every plant, and so does their water needs.

 

As much as possible, do your research. A good thing to keep in mind though is that generally, the larger the leaves, the less water it needs.

 

Let There Be Light – But Not Too Much

 

People have this misconception when it comes to plants and their needs. They assume that the more light the plant is exposed to, the better it is for the plant. Because everyone learns in elementary that sunlight = good, what could go wrong?

 

Direct exposure to harsh sunlight, especially in hotter times of the year, can be deadly for some houseplants unless you have succulents or cacti. Indirect sunlight will always be the best. It won’t cause your houseplant’s leaves to dry up and wither.

 

Try diffusing it with the veil or tinted windows or finding a spot where light reflects off the walls.

 

Let It Grow! – Tips To Care For Your Houseplant

 

The main takeaway when talking about care tips for houseplant are these factors:

  • Air Circulation
  • Environment and Climate
  • Light and Water
  • Soil and Fertilizer

Air Circulation

 

Having a ceiling fan or a small fan above or around your houseplant is crucial. Still or static can cause your plant to develop ailments and a lot of problems. This is one of the reasons why greenhouses have giant fans inside!

 

Environment and Climate

 

This includes the type of plant, where it’s from, and where you’re living. Imitating the environment that your houseplant is familiar with will make it grow and prosper. This includes making sure the humidity suits it and protecting it from harsh heat or cold.

 

Research about your houseplant and make sure it can survive in the climate you’re living in.

 

Light and Water

 

Moderation, just like in many things, is key to having a healthy plant. Make sure your houseplant has the right amount of light needed and to adjust based on how hot it is. When watering it, if you’re unsure of how much water it needs, a little goes a long way.

 

Just make sure that the light isn’t too scorching and that your houseplant doesn’t have wet feet.

 

Soil and Fertilizer

 

Knowing what type of soil your plant is used to and needs are essential. Not all plants grow in the same kind of earthy soil. Some would prosper more in the sand or a mixture of tree bark and soil.

 

Fertilizer should only be used moderately when taking care of plants as well. Fertilizer helps them grow by providing nourishment, but you must ONLY use fertilizer during the growing season.

 

Moderation, research, and proper knowledge are all you need to keep in mind when growing houseplants. Be safe, and have fun with your green children!

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