Landscaping & Gardening Information | home | site map | contact us |
How to Water Your Houseplants Wisely
Over watering ranks first in causes of houseplant demise because it causes roots to rot. Most plants are tough so they can recover from under watering with only the loss of a few leaves -- unless you wait too long and pass the point of no return. Watering schedules depend on the kind of houseplant, its size,container, and environment. No two plants have the same waterrequirements, so you'll need to know what your particularplant(s) require. Generally, it's best to water during morning hours. Mostflowering plants require more water than their non-floweringcounterparts. Since the needs of individual plants vary greatly,you should research your houseplant's requirements. Test dryness of soil by probing the top inch with your finger.Tapping the side of the post also indicates the degree ofwetness. If the tap sounds hollow, the plant needs water. If itsounds solid, wait a day or two to water. If a plant begins towilt and its soil looks dry and cracked, it needs waterimmediately. For plants that require moderate watering, allow 1/2 to 1-inchof soil to dry out before re-watering. If a plant needs lightwatering, let two-thirds of the soil dry out. For plants thatneed heavy watering, the surface should always be moist. You can water in several ways. A quick and easy method is towater from the surface with a watering can. Use a long-spoutwater can and water at room temperature. When water escapesthrough the bottom of a pot, the houseplant has had enough. Pots also may be placed in a tray of water for about half anhour. This allows the soil to draw water in from drainage holes.Some plants, such as ferns, especially like this watering method. During each watering, use enough water to completely soak thesoil in the pot rather than simply wetting the surface. (Keep inmind when watering that hairy plants, such as African Violets,can be damaged if their leaves get wet). Tap water is fine for plants, but it's a good idea to let thewater stand in an open container overnight to allow it to cometo room temperature and allow chlorine to evaporate. If your tapwater has a high fluoride content, it is wise to use water fromanother source -- spring, well, rain water, distilled water, orwater that has collected in a dehumidifier. You also can addperlite or limestone to your plant's soil to neutralizefluorides. More steps to easily care for your house plants can be found athttp://www.koripuckett.com/house-plant-care Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About House Plants Inside This Powerful Guide. Visit House Plant Secrets At:http://www.koripuckett.com/house-plant-care/houseplantsecrets?wa
MORE RESOURCES: Unable to open RSS Feed $XMLfilename with error HTTP ERROR: 404, exiting |
RELATED ARTICLES
A Rose is a Rose? There are many varied definitions of what each color of rose symbolizes. Florists and floral experts alike will agree that flowers hold the meaning we give them and the feeling with which they are given. Tips On Caring For Your Cut Flowers Imagine it's a special occasion and you've just received a glorious bunch of roses. You put them in your best vase and you stand back to admire them. Sunflowers Hi there,I am Jhon Saunders and recently took up gardening as a hobby. i have managed to buy cheap gardening equipment and also items such as blubs, lights etc. 8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running 1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on petrol or gas have a look in the instruction manual to find out how to check and change the oil. Teak Outdoor Furniture - Where Function Meets Beauty The wonderful thing about choosing teak outdoor furniture is that you have such diversity. From chairs to benches to tables and more, teak is the perfect wood for outside entertaining. Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts Summertime provides the best time of the year to water garden - and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems.To remain healthy and continue growing, fish need to get all the nutrients available from their food, so feed them food they can easily assimilate in their systems. Perfume Your Garden and Home with Gardenias One of my favorite plants is the large white-flowered Mystery Gardenia (gardenia jasminoides) that grows to about 5' tall and wide. The perfume-like scent adds an exotic feeling to gardens. Mowing the Lawn This is more of a follow up on my original article posted yesterday. As I have now finally managed to buy a new lawn mower, with safetey and usability in mind, I have been chopping away at that lawn this morning. How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no accident if you planned your garden carefully. The adult butterfly flitters from flower to flower - sipping nectar from many flowers in your gardens, while other adult butterflies search for areas to lay their larvae. Landscape Wallpaper Landscape wallpaper can be a great addition to your computer's desktop. Since most of us always have our PCs running, it is refreshing to see a beautiful masterpiece on the display when the computer is not in use. Fall Garden Planning - Garden Plans for Next Spring and Ordering by Mail It's August, the weather has cooled a bit here and the summer monsoons where I live in New Mexico have begun. The kids are starting back to school and I feel the onset of fall. Cat Repellent or How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden Do cat repellents work? How to stop a cat from using garden as litterbox? Tell me how to keep cats out of my garden. These are common questions of concern to all gardeners but is there a real answer?The first line of defence is to ensure that your yard boundaries are secure. Water Conservation in the Garden - Use a Rain Barrel to Harvest Rainwater If you are a gardener you probably already do a bit composting to recycle yard and kitchen waste. This homemade "Black Gold" does wonders for your plants and soil. Aluminium And Wooden Greenhouses An important addition to any British back garden, greenhouses are firmly established in the British way of life. It's probably the inclement weather that drives the british gardener 'inside'. How to Make Your Backyard a Wonderland Oasis Home and garden accessories make the difference between house and home. Unfortunately, quality accessories can be notoriously expensive and in today's economy, finding beauty at a price one can afford is sometimes difficult but can be done. How to Care for Long Stem Roses Widely considered to be the most popular roses for all occasions, what many people think of as classic long stem roses are in fact Hybrid Teas. A mixture between the Hybrid Perpetual and Tea Rose from China, these long stem beauties have long pointy buds with up to 30-50 petals per bloom. Fall Pond Cleaning Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months can bevery stressful on your fish. However, if the pond is reallydirty and full of 'muck' - then you may want to consider itbecause all of the decaying organic matter in the pond can causeproblems if the pond ices over, and this begins to de-gas androt. Backyard Bird--The Catbird It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing sounds as you jump from branch to branch safeguarding your territory against all trespassers. Lazy Fish Worries If your fish hang out at the bottom of the pond, or act restlessand lazy, then it's likely that your pond is suffering from pooraeration.When oxygen levels drop below 7 PPM it not only affects theability of your fish to breathe, but it also negates your pond'sbio filtration systems. 5 Simple Steps to Care For Your Push Reel Mower Though most Push Reel Mowers made today are durable, they do require some basic care and simple maintenance in order to keep them running smoothly. Taking the following steps will ensure you have years of use on your push reel mower. |
home | site map | contact us |