How to Save Houseplants After Purchase: 7 Secrets of a Florist

06.12.2023 09:23

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Houseplants are relatively expensive - in any case, it is unpleasant to see a flower slowly dying.

And it’s especially unpleasant to see this just a couple of weeks after purchase.

Therefore, the main task of the florist is to help the plant during the adaptation period.

Let's turn to the advice of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

How can you help plants adapt?

Here are some tips.

  1. Inspection before purchase. Look carefully at the trunk, branches, buds and buds. There should be no damage, darkening, cobwebs and so on.
  2. Proper transportation. It is best to do this in boxes and bags.
  3. Inspection after purchase. Check for damage to leaves, trunk, etc.
  4. Conducting quarantine. Do not place it next to other plants immediately.
  5. Do not rush to transplant to another pot. Wait until the flower adapts to the new conditions.
  6. Help cope with stress. At least do not change the position of the flower.
  7. Replant the plant correctly. It is better to wait until spring or another favorable time.
Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti