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Houseplants share the characteristic of preferring indirect light, in fact receiving the sun's rays on their unfiltered leaves can cause burns.
This is why it is important to know the characteristics of the plant species, where it comes from and other recommendations as this will allow you to better understand its needs. If you buy your plants at Be Green, all this information comes to you on a practical card, although you can also check it in our online catalogue.
Tips for caring for houseplants in summer
Watering
- Water
more and better
While it is true that high temperatures may require more frequent and abundant watering, you must be careful with this to avoid waterlogging the plant. Always touch the substrate with your fingers and water only if it feels dry. Remember that if the substrate is very dry and you put the water on too quickly, it will escape directly to the bottom without wetting the inside. Try to add the water little by little, the slowness will allow the soil to be soaked with water, moistening to depth and reaching the roots of the plant without drowning it.
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Stainless Steel Watering Can
€35.00
€32.00
2. Water according to the pot
On the other hand, remember that wide-mouth pots made of materials such as ceramic and other porous materials allow water evaporation to be faster. Plastic pots and those with a narrow rim are more efficient at conserving moisture.
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Plant Trio: Good Luck
€107.00
€86.00
Three oxygen-releasing plants
Toronto Planter - M/15cm
€15.00
3. Stick to watering schedules
It may seem a bit strange, but if you water in the hottest hours you waste water, as it will evaporate faster and your plant will not take good advantage of it.
In addition, water droplets that fall on the leaves can act as magnifying glasses that magnify the sun's rays and will produce severe burns on the leaves. It is best to water in the morning very early or in the afternoon, when the sun is setting.
4. Humidity, humidity
Tropical plants need to maintain certain humidity levels, so you can place small plates with water, which evaporate in the sun and transmit their moisture to the plant. You can also spray the leaves to freshen it up, but check if this is suitable for the species of plant you have, not all of them like it.
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Adapts to any environment
Tanzania Flowerpot - L/18cm
€49.00
Ceramics with versatile style
Location
- Never in full sun
Location is critical. Avoid placing indoor plants in full sun, ideally they should receive a lot of light but never direct sunlight. Also, protect them from air conditioning, as that cold and dry air current can ruin your plant.
It prefers bright but shady spaces or where they get some sun for a few hours a day.
2. Heat Hacks
Another trick is to avoid placing them too close to the walls, as they can radiate heat that they receive from the outside. To dissipate the high temperatures in those plants that may get some sun, you can also use the double pot.
Place your plant's pot inside a larger pot. The larger one will absorb most of the heat and shade the smaller one.
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Alerts you when it wants water
Repotting, composting and pruning
- Changing and moving
Plants tend to have a good growth spurt in spring, so you can see if they need a potting change. It is also advisable to remove those leaves, flowers and dead stems because these corpses absorb some moisture and nutrients from the plant, taking away food that can be used for its development.
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Botanical scissors
€13.00
Prune and shape your plants
2. Fertilize and feed
This time of year is ideal for putting more compost and fertilizer in the substrate, especially since there are many species that flower at this time.
Look for a suitable fertilizer for the species in our accessories store and receive it at your doorstep, plus a good fertilizer will make the plant more resistant to insects, pests and diseases.
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Calathea orbifolia
€36.00
3. Beware of bugs
Don't neglect the health of your plants. In summer, there are also pests and bugs that will want to take advantage of the freshness of your plant. Carefully check your plants and fumigate for any signs of pests.
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Planter Dakar - M/15cm
€19.00
€15.00
Modern and versatile planter for medium-...
Calathea rufibarba
€45.00