Not only do they help purify the air but add an extra design element. These frost tender plants can also be very useful in outside planters in the summer for foliage accents. There are tropicals that are suitable for sunny or shaded areas and are a great way to help liven up any space in the home or office.
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Contact usRemember… Basic plant care involves choosing the correct plant for your specific location. Before you purchase a houseplant, make sure you have an appropriate place for it in your home.
Unfortunately there is not one schedule for watering all houseplants. The amount of water required is dependant on the type of plant, size of pot, its location, and its phase of growth.
As a general rule, water your houseplants when the surface of the soil feels dry. You can test these moisture levels in your soil, using the simple Thumb Test. Just place either your thumb or index finger into the top layer of soil- if it feels dry and crumbly, your houseplant would like a drink.
Morning is generally the best time to water, especially in bright or locations.
It is best to water houseplants either directly on the root ball, making sure to avoid the foliage and flowers or into the saucer under the plant.
If your houseplant is extremely dry, you can use the immersion method, which involves placing the pot up to its upper rim in a large bucket of water until air bubbles have stopped rising to the top.
If your houseplant requires a humid environment you should mist the foliage 1-2 times per day with lime-free water at room temperature.
Plants have a habit of letting you know when they require fertilizer. The leaves may change color, growth may slow down, they may lose leaves and cease to bloom. When you notice this occurring in spring and summer, it is time to fertilize.
Your various houseplants will also require different fertilizers. For example, a greenery plant will require different fertilizer then a blooming houseplant. Make sure you keep this in mind when selecting food for your tropicals.
Fertilizer comes in many forms including liquid, powders, granular, stakes and sticks. As each form differs in its strength, make sure to follow the manufacturers instructions.
Remember… Plants exposed to more sunlight and bright light tend to dry out faster and need to be watered more frequently
Remember… Plants exposed to more sunlight and bright light tend to dry out faster and need to be watered more frequently
Helpful Tip… If your variegated or tri-coloured plants are loosing colour, simply move them to an area with brighter light.
Only wrap your palms before the cold weather begins (in Vancouver this is usually the middle of November) and remove it just before the weather warms up (in Vancouver this would be February). If one leaves the wrapping on too long you risk rotting the plants in the warmer weather of spring. Palms do need protection for…
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