How should I plant my indoor plants?
Set your plant that you removed from the grow pot on top of the fresh layer of mix in the new planter, making sure it’s centered, then add potting mix around the plant until it is secure. Be sure not to pack too much soil into the planter, as you want the roots to breathe. Remove about one third or more of the potting mix surrounding the plant. As it grew, your plant removed some of the nutrients in the current mix, so you’ll want to give it fresh mix if you’re potting it anyway! Pour a layer of fresh potting soil into the new planter and pack it down, removing any air pockets.
Do I water indoor plants?
Watering. Even though watering seems like a simple task, this is where a lot of people can go wrong when caring for houseplants, by either over-watering or leaving them to become dehydrated. In general, houseplants’ potting soil should be kept moist, but not wet. There are some golden rules to keep in mind for watering your plants: Most houseplants prefer warm or tepid water over cold water, which can shock your plant. Warm water absorbs into soil best. Some houseplants are sensitive to tap water.In general, houseplants’ potting soil should be kept moist, but not wet. They normally need watering once or twice a week in the spring and summer, but less in the autumn and winter. However, depending on the type of houseplant, this is not always the case.In fact, if the soil is already wet, watering at the end just for the sake of it can cause stress on the plant. We recommend letting most newly-transplanted houseplants – especially cacti and succulents – go a few days without additional water so their new roots can breathe and begin growing into their new space.DON’T Let Indoor Plants Sit in Water Soaking the soil is important, but don’t go overboard and add too much – if houseplants sit in water, they can develop root rot. If you accidentally overwater, use a turkey baster to remove the excess.
How many hours do indoor plants need?
The type and strength of the artificial light you choose will also impact the number of hours that will be necessary. For most plants getting some natural light, 12 to 14 hours of artificial light should do but plants can need over 16 hours of supplemental light if there is little natural light. Light quality is more of a concern with growing plants using artificial light than natural light. Generally, sunlight is best for plant growth but artificial lighting can improve the quality of light plants receive, improving plant growth.Generally, sunlight is best for plant growth but artificial lighting can improve the quality of light plants receive, improving plant growth. When artificial light is needed to supplement natural light, the spectrum (colors the lamp produces) is important.Generally, sunlight is best for plant growth but artificial lighting can improve the quality of light plants receive, improving plant growth. When artificial light is needed to supplement natural light, the spectrum (colors the lamp produces) is important.To be effective, grow lights really need to be on for at least 8-10 hours a day. This can vary up to 16 hours, depending on the conditions. That’s why LED grow lights are so popular – when they have to be left on all day, it’s best to use an energy efficient type! Always position a grow light above the plant.Can I Use a Regular LED Light for Plants? If you want your plants to thrive, it is not recommended to use a regular LED light in an indoor setting where the natural light is not sufficient. The plants won’t deteriorate right away but over time, they will show signs of light depravation and possibly stop to grow.
What is the biggest killer of indoor plants?
Over watering is the biggest killer of indoor plants. Yes, you could be killing your leafy friends with too much love! Wilting leaves can be a sign of too much or too little water.Is the soil too damp; is it getting enough light? If the leaves are turning yellow, it’s possible it’s now getting too much water so reduce the frequency of watering now the plant has been transferred to a bigger pot.