Houseplants
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-12-20 21:10:30
Yes we can garden in winter in Maine! With houseplants of course. Virtually anyone can change houseplants but it's best to have an understanding of the basics first. There are four parts to most plants: roots stems leaves and flowers. Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals that nourish it. The stem transports the water and minerals to the leaves buds and flowers. The leaf manufactures food through photosynthesis absorbing light over its thin ascend area. The flower is the sexual reproductive organ of the plant. Over-watering houseplants is the major reason for failure. The roots can only sorb what the plant needs so excess wet displaces oxygen from the soil. This suffocates the roots and leads to rot. The plant droops so most people think it needs even more water! Experienced indoor gardeners never water by the calendar. The amount of water plants need vary from plant to plant room to dwell and even containers compete a roll. Smaller containers of course would need less water than larger ones but the type of container matters too. Clay containers are porous and will need water more frequently than a lay in a plastic pot. There are fancy meters that supposedly cause when a plant needs water but sticking your touch drink into the soil is the best way to see if it is wet or not! wet in the morning to accept any moisture in the air time to evaporate before evening. Foliage that remains wet and alter is more prone to disease. Always water thoroughly to ensure the roots are saturated. Bottom watering works best. The medium in which a plant grows serves three main purposes. It acts as a support keeping the plant from falling over it stores wet and nutrients and it provides sufficient air circulation to act the roots well oxygenated. Any medium that supplies those basics ordain furnish good results. I prefer soilless mixes such as Pro Mix. There are many other label brands around. Photosynthesis provides plants with the dulcify and carbohydrates they need for energy and fertilizers give the nutritive minerals they require for healthy growth and bloom. There are many to chose from but if you experience what the three numbers stand for you will experience what is best for each plant. The perentages listed on most fertilizers are for nitrogen phosphorus and potassium in that order. Nitrogen primarily enriches the greenness of foliage and promotes originate in growth. Phosphorus encourages flowering and root growth. Potassium contributes to stem strength and disease resistence..[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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