How to grow indoor plants at home

illumination

Lighting can come from natural light coming in from windows or artificial lighting in the room.

When placing plants, you should pay attention to the direction of the window. Placing shade-loving plants in front of a south- or west-facing window may easily cause sunburn. Similarly, placing sun-loving plants in front of a north-facing window may cause the plants to become slender and weak. If there is insufficient sunlight, you can use indoor lighting.

Watering

Water is mainly absorbed through the roots, evaporated from the leaves through internal transpiration, thus improving the humidity of the air and helping to lower the indoor temperature.

Before watering, you can use a soil moisture meter to check the moisture of the soil to decide whether watering is needed; when watering, water the entire soil surface evenly; do not use water that is too cold or too hot; after watering, do not leave the water remaining in the chassis for more than half an hour. The water in the bottom tray should be poured out immediately after the roots have absorbed enough water.

Growing medium

An old plant can be given a new lease of life by repotting it in a new growing medium. The new medium allows the plants to regain a loose, well-ventilated, and well-drained growing environment. It also contains many balanced nutrients that the plants need. For plants that have root damage and are completely dried out, the best approach is to allow the plant to get normal moisture by changing the growing medium.

Fertilization

Plants purchased from nurseries and flower markets should not be fertilized within one year as the growing medium contains residual fertilizer. In most cases, a slow-release fertilizer with a low fertilizer efficiency can be used. There are also different types of fertilizers for specific environments that can meet your needs.

Apply fertilizer according to the recommended amount, and it is better to apply less rather than more; plants can be fertilized during the growing season; do not fertilize during the dormant period; palm plants should be fertilized when new growth points appear in winter; do not fertilize diseased, damaged, or withered plants.