{"id":94,"date":"2014-05-15T00:58:33","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T08:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plantdr.com\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2014-05-15T00:58:33","modified_gmt":"2014-05-15T08:58:33","slug":"plant-care-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.plantdr.com\/?page_id=94","title":{"rendered":"Plant Care Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ants and Plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you see ants on your plants, it’s probably because they’re eating the secretions (called honeydew) left by other bugs.<\/p>\n

Checking Moisture<\/b><\/h2>\n

A good guide to see if your plant needs water is to put your finger 1-2 inches into the soil to check for moisture.<\/p>\n

Over watering<\/h2>\n

Perhaps the biggest mistake people make is overwatering plants. Roots need a balabce between moisture and air. Overwatering literally drowns the plant.<\/p>\n

Low Light<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For low light areas, use a White Flag plant, Chinese Evergreen, or Mother-In-Laws Tongue.<\/p>\n

Easy Plant for the novice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the novice, try a Pothos plant, they\u2019re easy to grow.<\/p>\n

Ficus Dropping leaves?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are now new varieties of indoor Ficus trees that don\u2019t drop leaves as easily. Ask your local nursery if they carry them.<\/p>\n

Dracaenas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most problems people have with Dracaenas is over-watering, which will result in yellow leaves.<\/h2>\n

Easy Palm<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you like palms, try a Kentia palm, they\u2019re easy to grow under low or bright light.<\/p>\n

Ficus = Fussy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ficus trees dislike being moved, but if you do, try to keep them in the same amount of light or they may drop some leaves.<\/p>\n

Interesting Indoor Plant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chinese Evergreen has variegated foliage and is an excellent houseplant.<\/p>\n

Easy Indoor Color<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An easy to grow flowering indoor succulent are Kalanchoes, they\u2019ll bloom for about two months, and come in a variety of colors.<\/p>\n

Long-lasting Color<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bromeliads are easy to grow, and will bloom for a couple months in your home, but be careful not to over water them.<\/p>\n

Houseplants and Air<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air, having houseplants will clean the air.<\/p>\n

Protecting your Carpets<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To protect carpets and floors, it\u2019s advisable to use plastic saucers, not ceramic ones due to condensation. Also for added protection use protecto-mats under the saucer.<\/p>\n

Picking Fertilizer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When feeding green plants, use a balanced fertilizer that includes nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.<\/p>\n


\nWhen are your Plants most hungry ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Interior plants need very little fertilizer during the fall and winter season.<\/p>\n

Plants can over-eat too<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When feeding your plants use as directed as over fertilizing can hurt or kill your plants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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