Growth stage - plants that are dormant or slowly growing need less water.Ģ1 When to Water Touch - feel the soil to about one inch, if it feels dry then irrigate thoroughly. Plant size - a large plant with many leaves grow in a small pot will need more water that a small plant in a large pot.Ģ0 Water Location - plants in warm, sunny locations will need more water than those in cool, low-light areas. Plants - large thin leaf plants will require more water than plants with thick succulent leaves. Pot - water will evaporate from porous clay pots faster than those that are glazed. To determine when a plant needs watering use the following: Potting mixture - heavy potting mixtures or those that contain a high percentage of peat hold more moisture. day length artificial lightingġ9 Water Improper watering is often a cause for indoor plant failure.

window treatments, overhangs other buildings, awnings etc. Low light plants grown in high light areas will show leaf yellowing and scorch or burn.ġ3 Light Other light considerations: time of year window directionĮxternal factors ie. These plants will need less fertilizer and water and will survive for only several years. Pruning will be needed to keep the plant compact. Light can be classified as to: Low light foot candles or 8 ft from a light source Medium Light foot candles or 4 to 8 ft from a light source High Light ,000 foot candles or within 4 ft of a light sourceġ0 Light Light requirements of each houseplant should be matched with the area it will be placed: Plants needing high light intensities grown in low light areas will have smaller leaves, less color, more open growth and leggy. Light is probably the most essential factor in house plant survival. Select only healthy plants check underside of leaves for insects avoid plants with leaves that are damaged purchase plants that will suit the home environment Transporting indoor plants keep out of hot summer temperatures keep out of cold winter temperatures do not expose to heavy winds Acclimatization place plants according to their light requirements if different, move to new environments slowlyĥ Environmental Needs Light Water Humidity Temperature FertilizerĦ Light Low light - 25 - 75 foot candles or 8 ft from a light source 2 Introduction Selecting an indoor plant Transporting indoor plants

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