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• Advice
• Warning

• New shoots are a good sign, but some slow-growing plants may not be able to see new shoots clearly.
• Choose a tree of the size you want instead of trying to grow a tree of the size you want from a small tree.

Observe the root ball. Gently pull the plant to check if the stem is firmly attached to the roots, and if the plant is firmly in the pot. If you find the soil loosened into a pot, the soil is dry or soaked, choose another plant. Crowded roots are not a big deal.

Beware of deception. Vendors sometimes use tricks to make the tree look more appealing. For example, they can attach glue to a cactus flower of another plant, even spraying a plant with a more beautiful color. These tricks are not only deception, but can also harm the plant. Examine the tree carefully before you buy it.

• However, plants that are grafted, twisted, or planted in pots with unusual shapes are nothing to worry about.

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Part 2 of 6: Adapting the plant to prevent shock

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   Quickly move plants into new environments. The grocer often packages the tree to prevent damage. If they don't pack the tree for sale, you need to find ways to protect the tree from factors such as wind, hot, cold temperatures and car exhaust. You need to avoid shocking the plant. If you buy a big tree and cannot transport it yourself, ask them to deliver it to your house.
   • Protect the plant from the outside environment. When purchasing multiple trees, keep separating items, such as wine tanks, on hand. Buckets and storage boxes are also good.
   • Cover the plant with a plastic bag or old newspaper and use a stick to stick it in the ground to prop up the plastic bag. The plant's flowers and leaves can break off if the bag is touched.
   • Seal the plastic bag or cover the tree container before leaving the store. This way you can bring some indoor air to the plant. Also, do not place the tree in the car / trunk too hot or cold to avoid damaging the tree.

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   Wait for the plants to come back fresh. Continue to observe the plant and provide assistance if needed. Many plants may become chlorotic or lose their leaves and flowers. This is normal when the tree is moved. However, if the plant is too wilted or turns brown, you will probably have a lot of work to do.
   • Don't rush to water or fertilize the plant with unnecessary nutrients; This is actually more harmful than good.
   • Some trees such as born trees often lose all their leaves, then new buds grow strong once you get used to the environment. Some plants lose their leaves except the young leaves, and the rest will become more vigorous in the new environment.
   • You can sometimes purchase a plant that is about to hibernate or even dying.

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   Move the tree to a fixed position. Keep track of how the plant adapts. When the plant is new and no longer yellowing, you can move the plant to a location where you plan to place it permanently. You can repot the plant again if needed.
   • You do not need to move the tree if the current location matches the description above.

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   Avoid placing plants in windy areas, fluctuating temperatures and extreme temperatures. No plant species prefers a sudden temperature change that occurs when cold air or thunderstorms pass. The same goes for the area near aisles and windows that connect to the outside wall. It is okay to fluctuate a few degrees, but greater temperature changes can shock the plants.
   • Most plants grown indoors can grow well in environments between 15.5 and 24 degrees Celsius.
   • In extreme temperatures, plants may drop down and shed all their leaves and / or flowers. Too low a temperature can lead to leaves curling or rotting, while too high a temperature can cause the flowers to shrivel and the leaves become yellow.

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   Water the plants as needed. Use your fingers to feel the soil. For plants that prefer high humidity, you need to water as soon as the ground is completely dry. For plants with medium humidity, you should stick your finger down more than 1 cm to test. If it feels dry, water the plant.
   • Water the soil until the water flows through the drainage holes. This way the soil will be well watered. Plants like this kind of watering because it helps the roots of the plants at the bottom of the pot receive water. In addition, this watering method also helps to wash away the remaining salt in the soil.

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   Repot the plant if necessary. First, choose a pot about 1.5 cm wider than the old one. Remove the plant from the old pot by lying down and lifting it. If necessary, you can use a shovel or a knife to separate the roots from the pot. You may have to break the old pot to remove the plant. Hold the leaves or branches of the tree to lift it up, and do not grab the soft branches or tops to avoid damaging the soft branches and roots.
   • Sprinkle gravel on the bottom of a new pot to increase drainage. Also, if the pot has a drainage hole in the middle, use a tight mesh to cover the perineum.
   • Fill the pot with soil so that the top of the plant (where the stem connects to the roots) is level with the top of the pot, then cover the plant with soil.
   • Shake the pot to compress the soil, helping to remove large air pockets that can kill the plant. Water the plant and let it sit for a few weeks. Do not fertilize for several weeks.

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   Planting is based on the needs of the plant. Some species of trees (such as the rich tree) prefer to be planted deep in the soil, while others do not like being planted too deep, such as lilies. Find out the needs of the plants you are planting.
   • In addition, different plant species are suitable for pots of different depth and width. Palm trees prefer deep, narrow pots to accommodate the deep root of the plant. Azaleas and spirit orchids like shallow pots. Many flowering plants and some other plants like to squeeze in a pot that hasn't changed for many years.

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   Learn about the environmental conditions of native plants. Knowledge of indigenous climates and soil can help you discover some more great tree planting tips. You can learn a bit about each tree for more information. advertisement

Part 6 of 6: Taking care of trees

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   Check the plants for changes or things go wrong, including pests. A tree-checking routine will help you spot problems when they are not serious enough. If you don't check the tree regularly, you will probably only find the problem when it is no longer fixable.

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   Act quickly to tackle plant diseases or other problems as they occur. If you find out about a disease or a pest, you need to work on it immediately. You will avoid further damage if handled quickly.
   • Completely different diseases have similar symptoms. Look for the associated symptoms. Defoliation and chlorosis from dry soil are accompanied by dry soil and scorch marks on the leaves.

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   Fix the tree. Prune off dead, rotten or deformed leaves. Discard dead and dead flowers, as dead leaves and flowers are both sources of disease.
   • Many plants with soft branches, like mirror grass, do well when you remove the ends of the branches to stimulate the plant to grow lateral buds. This will help the plant grow more prosperous. You can use pruning clippers to cut.
   • Indoor plants and shrubs also need to be pruned to encourage healthy growth, good shape and flowering. Some trees only bloom on newly grown branches.

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   Clean the leaves. For plants with water-resistant leaves, you can "bathe" the plants with warm water, or take them outdoors to enjoy the summer showers. For plants whose leaves cannot withstand water, it is best to use a makeup brush only to dust the plants.

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   Create conditions for plants to hibernate. Many indoor tropical plants grown in their native environment do not hibernate and continue to thrive. However, some other plant species undergo distinct hibernation seasons in preparation for the growing season. You need less water supply or temperature over a period of several weeks or months. During winter, most plants can pass with less water and less warmth, and this will help the plant to sprout vigorously in spring, even to flower and bear fruit.
   • The signs of hibernation can be different from one plant to another. Evergreen trees will stop growing, while deciduous trees will lose all their leaves. Most ornamental bulbs look dying on the ground, but the bulbs are still alive. In fact, safflower plants, when living in northern climates, often "fall asleep" abnormally during the growing season, as opposed to their seasons in indigenous South Africa. Cacti and succulent plants without leaves will not hibernate, but they prefer dry and cold weather during winter.
   • Do not fertilize your plant during the winter or hibernation season, unless that's what the plant needs. Nutrients not used by the roots damage the roots or force the plant to grow new shoots, resulting in weak branches and flowers.

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   Check for signs of poor quality soil. Tight soil will cause water and nutrients to drift too quickly down the drain pan. The soil should bubble and have a leaching sound when irrigated. If the soil is too heavy, the plant will have symptoms such as brittle and weak branches, although the leaves are normal.
   • Sometimes plants will break off their roots when only lightly pulled, or strong plants will have less vigor.
   • Trees with cylindrical roots and some indoors will fall if planted in too light soil.
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Advice

• If you have to pull leaves or flowers while pruning, don't pull them off, as this will damage the plant.
• When repotting your plant, hold and its leaves and / or branches instead of the tops or roots. The leaves are usually able to withstand strong forces. The roots and soft branches will break if they are grabbed tightly or handled hard.

Warning

• Indoor plants are often harder to care for than you might think. Be careful because these plants are usually quite fragile.
• Determine if the plant is harmful. Some plants are equipped with "defensive weapons" such as sharp leaves or thorns that can injure you. Many popular plants also cause poisoning when swallowed. Some plants can be fatal, others can cause a rash, such as poison ivy. Be careful when you have children and pets in the home.