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Indoor green plants bring a warm, comfortable feeling to the room. Plants grown in the house are both beautiful decorations and air purifiers, helping to improve your health and increase concentration. By creating a good environment and providing the right amount of water and nutrients for your plants, you can ensure your plants grow well.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Provide plants with regular water

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   Keep your soil moist, but not wet. Soil that is too dry or too wet can damage the roots and affect plant growth. In some cases, too much or too little watering can kill the plant.Trees with lush and thick leaves have a higher water requirement than plants with chewy leaves and waxy coating. There is no watering rule that applies to all indoor plants. Instead, all you need to do is identify the species of the plant you are planting and follow the watering frequency guidelines.
   • If mold starts to appear on the ground or there is standing water on the bottom of the pot, you have overwatered.
   • Water the plant when the soil is fading or cracking.
   • Succulent plants require complete dry spells of soil between watering.
   • If you notice standing water inside or on the bottom of the pot, drain out the water so that the plant won't soak in the water. Standing water can kill plants.

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   Stick your finger in the ground to check for moisture below the ground. You will know if you need to water the plant by sticking your finger up to your knuckle. If the soil is still wet, no watering is required, but if the soil is dry, the plant probably needs water.
   • Again, each plant has a different water requirement. The instructions above are suitable for most trees, but not all.
   • Signs of excess water include: the leaves change color, the plant has not sprouted new growth, deciduous, and soft rotting patches appear on the plant.
   • Signs of dehydration include: leaves are slow to develop, turn brown and dry at the edges, and leaves growing underneath turn yellow and curl.

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   Use room temperature water. A temperature of 20 ° C is best for watering. You can use a thermometer to measure the water temperature or take it outside and wait for the water to reach room temperature.
   • If the water is too hot, the plant's roots can be damaged and the plant is shocked, leading to the risk of plant death.
   • Water that is too cold will hibernate the plant and hinder current and future plant growth.

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   Use a hand-held moisture meter to determine soil moisture. Measuring moisture with a machine is the most accurate way to determine your plant's water needs. The machine is used to probe the soil layer below and display the soil moisture.
   • You can buy a hygrometer online, at garden and some department stores.

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   Choose a pot with good drainage. The drainage capacity of the potted plant is important, as over watering or too little water can both damage or kill the plant. Make sure your pot has drainage holes on the bottom.
   • Pots with materials like plastic, metal or glass will absorb much less water than ceramic or clay pots, so keep this in mind when choosing a potted plant.
   • Remember that the pot should have a drainage hole on the bottom. If you use decorative pots (without drainage holes), the water can collect and kill the plant.
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Part 2 of 3: Caring for indoor plants

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   Choose an indoor spot that gets enough sun. Plants need light for photosynthesis. The quality, duration and intensity of light all affect the growth of plants.
   • Avoid placing plants in direct sunlight. Instead, provide enough indirect sunlight by placing the pot in a room with plenty of light. Fluorescent bulbs can replace sunlight for some plants.
   • Flowering plants need 12-16 hours of light each day.
   • Plants need to be provided with light for 14-16 hours a day.

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   Don't move the tree too much. Plants adapt to their surroundings fairly slowly, so it's best not to move them too much. You should also avoid placing the plant in a place where the temperature changes markedly.
   • Suddenly moving the tree from a dark place to a place full of sunlight can also have a negative impact on the tree. If you want to move the tree, move it to a new location for 1 hour a day, and gradually increase the time until the plant fully acclimates.

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   Increase the humidity in the room. Dry air can be beneficial for some plants like cacti, but most plants need moisture, especially tropical plants. You can purchase a mist humidifier in your room and be sure to keep it close enough to provide moisture to the plant, but not to wet its leaves and flowers.
   • A less expensive option than a humidifier is the gravel tray. Pour water into the pebble tray so it is almost nearly the surface of the gravel. The water will help moisten the room when it evaporates.
   • You can also pour distilled water into a spray bottle and mist to add more moisture to the plant.
   • Wilting leaves, browning and stunted flower buds are all signs of a lack of moisture.
   • Clumping plants also help increase moisture.

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   Add 10-10-10 balanced fertilizer to the plant's pot. Most indoor plants will do well with a 10-10-10 balanced fertilizer. Indoor plants need their nutrients from the soil and fertilizers to survive. If you don't repot the plant or add nutrients to the soil, the plant will eventually die. The first number represents nitrogen, the second number is phosphorus, and the last number is potassium.
   • If you're growing flowers, you can buy fertilizers that are high in potassium.
   • If you're growing leafy plants, buy a fertilizer or cropland that is high in nitrogen.
   • Plants also need micronutrients to be added to the soil or fertilizer to survive.
   • Cacti or succulent plants require a special soil mix for efficient drainage. They also need to be planted in pots with holes on the bottom to prevent excess moisture from accumulating in the soil, which can kill the plant.

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   Prune regularly. Some plants need to have their roots pruned in batches, so find out how often to prune your tree. Plants that are not pruned may grow uncontrollably, and roots may stick out of the pot. Make regular pruning for the plant to grow healthy and to avoid repotting.
   • Cut away dead branches that normally attract pests.
   • Cut diagonally 45 ° above the leaf node to stimulate new shoots and growth.

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   Do not pour tea or coffee into an indoor pot. Coffee or tea will attract flies and harm the plant. Sugar also creates a favorable environment for insects to multiply.
   • Although many claim that fertilizing coffee is good for plants, it can actually kill plants that cannot tolerate high acidity.
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Part 3 of 3: Understanding crops

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   Learn about tree classification. There are many online encyclopedias where you can find detailed information on how to care for your plants, including instructions on the right humidity, light and water amount. Since there are many different species of indoor plants, it is important to know which environment is ideal for the species of plants you are growing.
   • Most indoor plants are labeled with common and scientific names. If the tree is not tagged, ask the tree vendor. The scientific name of the plant consists of two parts: genus and species. For example, Spathiphyllum wallisii is the scientific name of the lilies. There are many trees with common names that also coincide with the scientific name. If you see an x, a third name, or a name in quotation marks, it's the genus name, hybrids, or subspecies.
   • Some trees are only known by generic names such as palm trees of all kinds or desert cacti. With the advice of a horticulturist and reference book, you can learn to identify multiple genera (if the exact species cannot be identified) while observing the tree.
   • If you have a houseplant and are unsure of its type, look for pictures of the plant in flower books, encyclopedias, houseplant handbooks and find pictures that best match the tree your.
   • Find the exact names of the species and cultivars to ensure the correct plant is selected. A genus can include millions of species and varieties. Some species and cultivars are easier to grow indoors than others or their original species. There are also many trees of different sizes and growth rates. Some species of birth will grow very tall, and others will grow like vines. The same goes for groups Philodendron (betel nut) and Anthurium (Red subjects).

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   Note that not all plants sold as a houseplant are viable for the long term. Many commercially available plants called houseplants are not really suitable for the indoor environment. In fact, many people accidentally buy these plants and often trees die when they take care of them, making them discouraged and never want to buy houseplants again.
   • Many houseplants are annual plants (only live for a year and then die). Persian Violet and ornamental peppers will die after flowering and must be thrown away. The wild pineapple plant will die after flowering but will produce seedlings, and you can either detach it from the mother plant and plant it in another pot or leave it in place.
   • Other trees such as mini roses, hydrangeas and Christmas trees are perennial wood or shrub that really need to be planted outdoors to live like other trees of the same species. Likewise, tulips, lilies, daffodils and other green onions bloom in the spring.
   • Many other trees, which are shrubs, bulbs, and tropical perennials, after a period of brilliant flowering will turn into a period of less attractive and require special care to return to their former state. Poinsettias (sold at Christmas), ornamental and many summer / tropical herbaceous plants such as the gazebo, gladiolus and safflower are examples of this.
   • There are also other plants that will not look beautiful after a year or two, even though they are carefully cared for, and need to be replaced. Examples for this group include ornamental perilla, mirror grass, floral velvet and striped begonias.
   • Most plants sold in baskets or pots contain multiple species of plants that need to be separated. They are planted in clusters based only on appearance and not on the needs of each plant species. The exception here are desert plants and plants specially grown in glass tanks.

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   Determine if your plant is a leafy or a flower plant. Leaf plants are different from flowering plants and have different nutritional, water, and light requirements.
   • Most common indoor plants are members of a large group called angiosperms, or flowering plants. However, not all angiosperms will have beautiful flowers or for the season you desire. Furthermore, many species of trees never live to bear fruit when planted indoors.
   • Angiosperms for flowers and / or fruit include jasmine, lilies, great prince, poinsettia, persimmon and red trumpet. Most orchids also belong to this group.
   • Leaf angiosperms include endemic plants, marantas, peacocks, arachnids, ivy and two groups of common plants and palms and birms.
   • Some plants have both an eye-catching flower and leaf. A very big chi is Begonias (Thu Hai Duong) is a good example of this group. Other plant species include cacti, succulent plants and many plants that are bred to produce colorful leaves and beautiful blobs.
   • Gymnosperms are plants with no flowers but with seed pods called cones. Coniferous trees such as pine and spruce are examples of this group of trees. The "Christmas Tree," also known as the Norfolk Island pine tree, and its thorns are also included in this heading. The sago palm tree is not a palm tree at all but is a member of the primate group, along with the "gold coin." These trees take a few years to bear cones, and they are leaf-bearing trees.
   • The fern does not belong to the group of angiosperms or gymnosperms. This plant, along with some other species similar to moss, produces spores and not flowers or cones. These are the trees for the leaves.
   • Some of the trees advertised are not true. Some places sell plants that attach flowers to a cactus or any other tree to look like the tree is in bloom. The bud tree (the English name is lucky bamboo) is not a grass or bamboo, but a species Dracena (set magnolia). Some stores even paint trees or color the flowers or leaves to make buyers think it's natural. Stained flowers aren't a big deal, but the paint on the plant blocks the light needed for the plant's nutrient synthesis.

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   Choose plants that are easy to care for. Some tropical plants require a specific environment in order to thrive, while others such as geranium, sago palm, betel nut and wild garlic tree are highly tolerant and easy to care for. Most cacti and succulent plants are often fancy shapes, and many leafy trees are also easy to grow.
   • Other plants that don't need a lot of light include tiger's tongue, magnolia and arachnid.
   • Endowed tree (Aglaonema), often grown in public areas, is also a tree that is easy to live in low light, just dislikes cold and humid environments. This plant will gradually shed the lower leaves but can be easily grown in water.
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Warning

• Some leafy plants contain chemicals that are toxic to pets and small animals, including lilies, olives, and ornamental. You should go online to find out what plants to grow indoors if you are concerned about this with children and pets.