House plants are a great tool to decorate your house and at the same time to help purify the air. Here’s how to spot if you’re – accidentally – killing your plants, along with tips to remedy it and keep them alive!
1. Tip of the leaves are turning brown.
2. Rotten stems or roots.
3. Withering plants.
When you spot any of the signs mentioned above, do give your plants extra care. Remember to take immediate action attending to their needs and you can bring them back to life!
How To Fix It
1. Lighting
Plants need light to grow, so choosing the right place for your indoor plant is important. Place them near the window to get indirect sunlight.
2. Watering the plants
It is essential to know how much water the plants require. Do not overwater them as they will be drown, causing their roots to rot. On the other hand, too little water will dry them out.
3. Feeding the plants
Plants need both water and fertiliser to grow and bloom, so don't forget to feed them with nutrients they need. Be mindful that excessive fertiliser will cause the plant to die.
4. Don’t move your plants too frequently
Plants acclimatise slowly to different surroundings by changing their leaf orientation and structure. Moving them around will actually bring negative results due to the drastic changes of temperature and light.
5. Choose the correct pot that suits the plant
When you see roots growing out of the bottom drainage hole, or the plant covers the entire surface of the soil and spills over the edge, it is time to repot them! Don't squeeze them as they need more room to grow healthily.
This article was done in collaboration with Poppy Flora Studio. All images were contributed by Poppy Flora Studio.
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