How do you maintain your plants?
How do you maintain your plants?
Depending on factors such as the season, the climate in the house and the incidence of light, plants need care. In winter, houseplants need less care, as the plants outside do not grow or grow less, it is a rest period. They generally need less water. Yet the central heating ensures that you still have to pour in the winter, make sure that you do not water too much. Houseplants will suffer less or no problems from bright sunlight in the summer. The days are a lot shorter, so plants stay dark for much longer. Winter is a great time to look for new plants online or to arrange for nice repots, because they also contribute to the appearance of a houseplant.
Repotting houseplants
You can repot your houseplants all year round. The best time to repot your plant is at the end of winter, the start of a new growing season. However, if you purchase a new plant, it is possible that it can immediately use a larger pot. You can see this when the roots of the plant protrude above the ground or from the bottom of the pot. A larger pot is also needed when the leaves of the plant turn yellow without you having an explanation. Use good potting soil, good plants are worth it and they will thank you by growing optimally and eventually blooming. The somewhat older plants need a new pot with new soil every two years. It is not always necessary to take a larger pot, check that per plant. New soil is important for nutrients. The end of winter is a great time to also take care of the plants in your greenhouse for a healthy start to the new growing and flowering season.