If you’re a veteran gardener or just a new lover The condition of your plants could be affected by a vast variety of variables. Healthy plants don’t depend on the timing of watering or sunshine alone. It’s a delicate balance of soil health, techniques for care and even the type of plant. Let’s take a deeper look at the most important factors that determine the health that your garden plants enjoy.
Watering Woes
This is the most important one. Insufficient or excessive watering could cause your identify house plants right into the spiral. Too much water? The roots of your plant could drown and cause root decay. Too little? This is basically insisting that your plant stay in the desert, when it’s begging for the life of the rainforest.
Sunlight Shenanigans
The plants need light to live. Some plants do not like getting roasted by the sunlight. Certain prefer it intense and direct, whereas others prefer a soft glow and others (we recognize you snake plants) prefer lower lighting. You need to be aware of what your plant’s preferences are. It’s not a good idea to take an cactus that loves sun and place it into a dim area would you? The same goes for your fern, which doesn’t want to be sunburned by the sun’s rays on your windowsill.
Soil Struggles
You wouldn’t have pizza each day, and then expect to be good is it? Plants are similar in regards with their “food”–aka soil. A well-groomed soil can transform the game. Certain plants require well-drained soil, while other, like tropical plants, need dense, water-retention soil.
Humidity Hijinks
This is for all the gardeners who love tropical plants. The plants like ferns, peace lilies or calatheas, love humidity. The kind that gives you the impression that you’re somewhere in a forest. If your home is dry, they’ll go through a sulk. No one would want a sad, sulky plant.
Temperature Trouble
Like you wouldn’t wish to be left in cold weather Your plants aren’t a fan of extreme temperature fluctuations. Avoid cold windows, air cooling units, or radiators. Houseplants generally prefer a comfortable constant temperature of 18-24degC (65-75degF).
Pests: The Unwanted Guests
There is nothing worse than having guests that aren’t invited including your plants. Common pests such as spider mites, aphids or mealybugs could cause destruction if they are not dealt with. These little pests can eat the life from your plants, literally.
Lack of Love
Plants are living as is every other life-form, they require focus. Although you don’t have to sing lullabies in order to keep your mind, it’s helpful to keep an eye on the plants on a regular basis. A little attention (and frequent dusting of leaves) can help to ensure that your plants remain healthy and happy.
Conclusion
Being a parent to a plant is a blend of science and art. If you are attentive to the needs of your plant–water and light, temperature, and even a little love, they will repay you with growing. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching an unfurling leaf or a tiny flower emerge. So, go on, take care of your yard (or windowsill) and see your plants flourish!