Surely you already know all the benefits of having houseplants and you are a responsible beginner looking for more information to provide you with everything you need. Maybe you already have one or more seedlings that are starting to look decayed or worse, you are doing everything you have been told and you notice that they have not grown even a little bit and may be losing leaves.
Don't despair, we've created this little guide for you to learn how to take care of houseplants. With these few tips, you can help your plants grow healthy and happy.
Let's start with the basics
:All plants require two things to grow healthy and happy: water and light. Of course, there are factors such as substrate, temperature, humidity levels and others that can intervene in the process; But in theory, if you've taken care to provide the right amount of water and light, your plant has everything to grow.
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In these basic plant things, as in life, the secret lies in one thing: balance. You must find the right balance of water and light that your plant requires and this can only be achieved through the observation of your plant and the space where it is located.
I would love to be able to offer a watering, pruning and transplanting calendar that tells you how many milliliters of water, at what time and when to water, but the truth is that this varies depending on where you are.
Watering and care guides give you a general idea of the needs of the species, but this will need to be adapted according to the location.
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That said, the first piece of advice is to pay attention. You don't need to spend 3 days staring at your plant, but it's good to touch the substrate to find out how much time passes between each watering depending on the season. You can also see how it behaves when you put it in a certain place, or if you change its orientation. Get in the habit of looking at your plants, touching them, and seeing how they change.
Talk to them, sing to them, it's not only good for them but it's therapeutic, and your plants won't judge you if you don't have a good voice.
Most
houseplants can't stand direct sunlight, and while they can adapt to dimly lit spaces, they should ideally have enough light at their disposal. A good trick to know if it requires more or less light is to look at its color and shape. Plants with dark, elongated leaves usually require less light. An example of these plants is the Dracenae. Other subtropical species, such as Calatheas, prefer places with large windows and lots of light.
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If you have plants that are picky about the amounts of water they require (such as temperamental phytonias) you can place them on a small plate of water. Put some pebbles on the plate, fill it with water and place the plant on top. She will drink to her heart's content. Remember to remove it in the fall. Never leave the plant on top of the saucer with water without stones or pebbles, because this will cause root rot.
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Clean the leaves regularly, as this allows them to better take in the necessary sunlight. A dry cloth may suffice, but if you dampen it with a little glycerin much better. This natural substance is hydrogoscopic, meaning it attracts moisture from the environment, does not affect the porosity of the leaf and leaves a nice and shiny layer that will prevent dust from adhering.
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-Do you like beautiful clay or porcelain pots? They are perfect for houseplants, but they have the disadvantage of being very heavy. If you are one of those who sometimes move plants so that they receive more light and you don't want to flex muscles by carrying the pots, leave the plants in their light plastic pots and place them inside the decorative ones. You'll be able to move them around with ease, and you can change them to your liking without having to transplant.
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-Repot when necessary. Do not wait to see the roots peeking through the drainage holes of the pot or above, if you see that the plant is much larger than its pot and it flips over due to the weight, that it has stopped growing or that when you take the root ball of soil out of the pot it comes out easily and you see the roots, It's time to get a bigger pot and a good substrate.
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Beware of sudden changes in temperature, as this causes the leaves to fall. Move them away from frequently opened windows and doors, and never move them too close to the air conditioner or heating radiator.
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Houseplants like tranquility and stability. Avoid moving them all the time, because this alters the temperature and lighting conditions. Find the sweet spot, where you see them happiest and leave them there permanently or establish fixed routines.
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-Pay every 3 months at least. Remember that everything your plant needs to grow should be taken from the substrate. In indoor plants, the nutrient reserves of the substrate run out very quickly, so they need to be replenished with fertiliser and fertilisers. I prefer extended-release or slow-release because with liquid fertilizers you have to be careful because if you make a mistake with the dose, you will burn the roots. Slow-release fertilisers come in granules, tablets or sticks that are put into the substrate and activated with each watering.
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