subject: 5 Tips That Get Your Indoor Plants Compliments Galore [print this page] Make no mistake about itMake no mistake about it. Indoor plants can liven-up a room decor instantly. In addition, they clean the air and circulate oxygen. But dont run out and start buying plants just yet. Not all plants do well when grown indoors.
So, your first step is making sure the plant is of the indoor type. This information can be found on the tag or label attached to pot. Here youll find information about its light needs, water requirements and other relevant information. Below are 5 tips to help you enjoy success with any indoor plant your touch.
#1 Ideal Temperature: You want to keep the room temperature consistent year-round. Sudden or frequent change in temperatures can damage or kill plants.
#2 Avoid breezy areas: Keep plants out of breezy conditions. A consistent breeze will quickly dry out a plants soil. If your lifestyle or job takes you out of town often, this is an especially important step not to overlook.
#3 Sunlight needs: Decide how much light the plant needs. Different plants need different amounts of light. To add to that, some will do well with an artificial source, other needs real sunlight. Carefully choose a location based on the plant needs.
#4 Use a quality soil: A plants general health and growth is directly tied to soil quality. Most of the nutrients a plant need are absorbed from the medium it is planted in. A quality soil will provide all the nutrients to feed a plant for 3 months or longer.
#5 Proper Watering: Too little or too much water can do irreversible damage to a plant. A good rule of thumb is never allowing soil to dry out or stay soggy. There are exceptions to this rule, of course, but the safe bet is not to over or under water.
So much more can be said about keeping indoor plants healthy. However, these five tips are sure to make a success of any indoor plant you try to grow.
