Overwatering kills houseplants. The worst part is that you may not realize you're making mistakes until your plant wilts, rots, and turns yellow.
Root rot is often caused by overwatering, although poor drainage can also cause it. Plants need drainage in all containers, indoors and out, to survive.
Underwatering is deadly too. Indoor plants lack photosynthetic components without water, slowing development. As cells lack water, leaves wilt and roots can't carry nutrients to plant sections.
Plant growth requires nutrients and fertilizers. These products, often called ‘food’, promise plant growth and wellness.
This is one of the most typical houseplant-growing blunders. When people ask me for houseplant advice, I ask if it gets enough light.
Many indoor plants are from the tropics, where humidity is high year-round. Matching native ecosystems is fundamental to indoor plant care, thus proper humidity levels are crucial.
Most houseplants thrive in shade, making them ideal for low-light homes. Growers use shade cloths to mimic home circumstances to grow them inside.
Choosing the wrong plants for your environment causes several maintenance and placement problems. Indoor plants need a similar atmosphere to their native habitats to survive.