"Do you love plants, but find that gardening stresses you out? Do you cringe every time someone hands you a plant and tell them you’re “sure to kill it within a week?
"Do you love plants, but find that gardening stresses you out? Do you cringe every time someone hands you a plant and tell them you’re “sure to kill it within a week?
While the rules for all plants are fairly similar, they will differ slightly depending on the environment your plant is going to be living in. If you’re mostly wondering how to take care of potted indoor plants, then this is the section for you.
While the rules for all plants are fairly similar, they will differ slightly depending on the environment your plant is going to be living in. If you’re mostly wondering how to take care of potted indoor plants, then this is the section for you.
Choose the Correct Pot
Drainage is extremely important for your plant. Ideally, a pot should have a hole in the bottom so that excess water can drain out of the soil and collect in a tray underneath the pot.
Choose the Correct PotDrainage is extremely important for your plant. Ideally, a pot should have a hole in the bottom so that excess water can drain out of the soil and collect in a tray underneath the pot.
Watering: Not Too Much and Not Too Little
Watering can be a little bit tricky, especially if you’re new to plant care. Water too much, and your plant can easily drown. Water too little, and the plant will dry up and die.
Watering: Not Too Much and Not Too LittleWatering can be a little bit tricky, especially if you’re new to plant care. Water too much, and your plant can easily drown. Water too little, and the plant will dry up and die.
Give Them Plenty of Light
While every plant has different preferences in terms of shade versus sun, no plant will grow with absolutely no light whatsoever.
Give Them Plenty of LightWhile every plant has different preferences in terms of shade versus sun, no plant will grow with absolutely no light whatsoever.
. Keep Your Pet Away
This should go without saying, but it’s something you might not have thought of if you’re new to houseplants.
. Keep Your Pet AwayThis should go without saying, but it’s something you might not have thought of if you’re new to houseplants.
Learn About Your Plant
This is a fundamental rule of plant care whether you’re dealing with indoor houseplants, hanging outdoor baskets, garden plants or something else altogether.
Learn About Your PlantThis is a fundamental rule of plant care whether you’re dealing with indoor houseplants, hanging outdoor baskets, garden plants or something else altogether.