HOUSEPLANTS

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HOUSEPLANTS 4 MAJOR PROBLEMS How, how much, & when to water? How much light? What is the optimum temperature? What type of soil mixture?

HOUSEPLANTS WATERING Depends on the plant 3 Basic Methods ∼ Drench/let dry ∼ Drench/let dry slightly ∼ Keep medium constantly moist Stress Signs ∼ drooping leaves - too little water ∼ yellow leaves - too much water

HOUSEPLANTS LIGHTING Need for photosynthesis Needs depend on plant ∼ Direct Sun ∼ Partial Sun - less than 50% natural sun ∼ Indirect or filtered light Foliage plants need less than flowering plants

HOUSEPLANTS TEMPERATURE Proper Temperature ∼ Average degrees F ∼ depends on the plant Keep plants away from ∼ windows with drafts ∼ air conditioners

HOUSEPLANTS SOIL MIXTURE Depends on the plant Sand, silt, and clay organic matter perlite WATER HOLDING CAPACITY vs PERMIABILITY

HOUSEPLANTS FERTILIZING Fertilizing ∼ Time Release Fertilizer ∼ Soluble Fertilizer How much? Read the label!!

HOUSEPLANTS GENERAL CARE CONTAINERS ∼ DRAINAGE ∼ APPEARANCE ∼ TRAY TO CATCH WATER

HOUSEPLANTS POTTING AND REPOTTING Pot-bound provide drainage soil ½ inch below top of pot spread roots

HOUSEPLANTS HUMIDITY Percent of moisture in the air increase by ∼ spraying fine mist of water ∼ humidifier ∼ set plants on gravel filled tray ∼ put plants in kitchen or bathroom

HOUSEPLANTS CONTROLLING PESTS Common Pests ∼ Aphids ∼ Whiteflies ∼ Mealybugs ∼ Mites ∼ Scale ∼ Mildew

Houseplants Identification