With the right treatment of houseplants, you can take good care of them and have beautiful, long-lasting plants at home.
Water correctly#
Most of the time you make a mistake when watering, be it giving too much or too little water. To find the perfect amount of water, you can use the “bottom watering” method. You water the plants from below and that has many advantages. The plant is placed with the inner pot in a container filled with water. The soil only absorbs as much water as it can and this prevents overwatering or underwatering.
Leaves fall off#
Your plant’s leaves are falling off and you’re wondering why. This could be due to the room temperature or too little light. Then you should change the place of the plant, maybe put it close to the window, this can help your plant grow. If the room temperature is not right, it can cause your plant’s water uptake to slow down. Insulating Styrofoam panels can help keep cold roots warm.
Mold infestation#
If the irrigation water collects in the pot and cannot drain away properly, it can lead to waterlogging. This can cause mold infestation, which can be seen in the white spots in the soil. Then the first thing you should do is take the plant out of the pot and let it dry. You should remove the roots from the soil and rinse thoroughly with water. You should clean the pot thoroughly with hot water and vinegar. To prevent mold infestation, you can add tea tree oil to the water.
Brown tips#
If your plant has brown tips, the reason may be too much moisture, low humidity, or lack of water. First, you should remove the affected areas with scissors. If the plant is suffering from a lack of water, you should water it sufficiently. If the humidity is too low, you can spray the plant with low-lime water. You can use boiled and cooled water for this.
If you follow these tips, your houseplants will survive for a long time and thrive in your home. Have lots of fun with it!