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These 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Buying Houseplants: Hobbies and Nuances
16.01.2023 14:27
Updated: 13.04.2023 11:49
Some purchases are made unplanned, and indoor plants are no exception. Attention and caution will not hurt not only when choosing food, but also indoor plants.
We will tell you what mistakes are most often made when choosing flowers and ornamental crops.
An ill-considered purchase
Before choosing a flowerpot with a plant, you need to think about what kind of care the new flower needs and whether the usual sunlight in your apartment will be enough for it. You might need to spend extra money after such a purchase.
Choosing a plant
A new plant may simply not fit into the microclimate that has already formed on your windowsill. It is possible that in order for the flower to bloom again, you will have to create some special conditions.
Time of purchase
In winter, very few plants bloom. Most crops fall into a kind of hibernation. This applies to roses and violets, cacti and aloe. Some, like azaleas, bloom at the turn of spring and summer. If you buy such plants blooming in winter, you need to be prepared that the crop is “pumped up” with additives, which ultimately depletes its strength, to maintain which you will have to create sanatorium conditions for the plant.
Post-purchase care
The climate in flower shops is strikingly different from that in apartments in winter. After moving, the flower will find itself in a room with a dry climate, and stress is inevitable. Therefore, close attention to the new pet is necessary: spraying, inspection, removal of damaged leaves, etc.
Quarantine and prevention
Most gardeners immediately after purchasing a new plant rush to place it among its fellows on the windowsill, and in vain.
It wouldn't hurt the plant to spend a couple of weeks in quarantine. It's not a fact that it's healthy, and the soil is sterile and there are no pests or their offspring.
