To help you whatever your level, here are the most common mistakes about house plants I hear every day, debunked. And if you really want a specimen that's known to be demanding, you can get the right tools to do the job for you. Well, if you pick the right species, you won't have these problems. Or maybe you're afraid to get one because you think it's a full time job - pretty much like raising kids – and that is too much time and effort in maintenance. Knowing the climate your plant originally thrives in can help you make sense of its needs. #7 - Not knowing where the variety comes from. Too much moving your plants around, too much water, too much light, too much attention. #5 - Forgetting to check the roots. Roots being the feeding organ of the plant, it's essential to keep them healthy. Thinking you need to have a green thumb to have radiant plants at home.
#3 - Maintenance. Thinking all plants need a LOT of maintenance, time and attention. #2 - Light. Thinking all plants need a LOT of sunlight. (See more houseplants for bright-light.Recap: most common mistakes with house plants BRIGHT/HIGH LIGHT:Plants suitable for unobstructed south- or southwest-facing windows.MEDIUM/BRIGHT, INDIRECT/FILTERED LIGHT:Plants suitable for east-facing windows, south- or west-facing windows that have sheer coverings over them, or 3 to 5 feet from south- or west-facing windows.Many plants labeled for low-light conditions tolerate it and grow slower, but may do better in slightly brighter or medium light. LOW LIGHT:Plants suitable for north-facing windows or locations along interior walls.Selecting a plant with light requirements that match the location can be one of the most important factors in the success-or failure-of growing a healthy plant. And some indoor plants are tough enough to survive just about anywhere. Anyone can master indoor gardening by choosing good indoor plants for the different microenvironments in the home, whether it’s a warm, humid room or a drafty low-light corner.
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