Mistakes to Avoid While Taking Care of Plants

Houseplants need proper care and attention. But we do a lot of mistakes while taking care of our plants.  Here are common mistakes to avoid while taking care of plants.

Common Plant Care Mistakes to Avoid

Not watering properly

Either over watering or under watering can irreversible damage on plants. If you notice plant developing yellow or brown foliage, it is over watered. If plant shows dry soil, crispy leaf tips, it is under watered.

Not Enough sunlight

Enough light is very necessary for plants. Bright indirect light to medium light is a must have for most plants. But some indoor plants are tender, low sunlight plants and exceeding their light requirement can kill them. Some plants require indirect light for healthy growth. So, it is always better to know about your plant before placing it.

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Neglecting fertilizer

Fertilizer is one of the important aspect for plant growth. Plants should be fertilized during spring to summer as they need a diet too.

Unnecessary repotting

If you notice plant growing slowly or drying out quickly, it is time to repot. Don’t select an overly large pot for repotting. A planter that is only one size bigger than the current pot is ideal. But for a new plant, repotting immediately after buying is not good. Let it rest a while and get acclimated to its new environment.

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Neglecting your plants

Many of us forget about the plants. Not looking at plants suffering from pests or diseases, missing to prune, no regular fertilization causes damage on plants. So, plants should be cared and all this must be avoided while taking care.

Growing houseplant is a journey. It is okay to loose couple of plants in this journey. Once you know their requirements, you can create a compatible relationship.

Enjoy Planting!!

Saseena Parajuli