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ØDon t let pot sit in water Maiden Hair Fern Addounce (dry weight) of dolomitic limestone pergallons (1⁄2 bushel) of soil mix. How often a plant needs to be repotted depends upon how fast it is growing. Indoor plants can act as indoor air Snake Plant (Sansevieria) Comes in sizes that range from 3” high to up to 4’ (sometimes more). A good rule of thumb is to keep the night temperaturetoº lower then the CHAPTER INDOOR PLANTS. To water properly, most plants prefer a really thorough drink with tepid water. Sansevieria come in a huge range of colors, sage green, variegated with stripes, • Water indoor plants in unglazed clay pots more frequently, as the porous clay will absorb and evaporate some of the water. Do not let the plant sit in this drainage water CHAPTER INDOOR PLANTS Chapter Contents: Purchasing an Indoor Plant Factors Affecting Plant Growth Indoors Growing Media Containers Repotting Training and Grooming Common Indoor Plant Pests Care of Specific Plants Terrariums and Dish Gardens Plant Lists Additional Resources ØWatering requirements Ø Vary from dry to very moist depending on plant Ø Best to have pots with drainage holes Ø Determine water needs by feeling soil or use moisture meter ØRoots are in the bottom 2/Ø Best to water in the morning and use room temperature water. Moisten the soil completely until the water is coming out of the bottom of the pot. After the plants are potted, add 1⁄4 ounce of liquid with minor ele-ments per gallon of water and fertilize once everyweeks (if the plants are growing in osmunda fern fibers) Fluoride can cause the leaf tips of some indoor plants, such as peace lilies, to turn brown. In general, foliage plants require Indoor plants have also been shown to have indirect unconscious psychological effect on task performance, health, and levels of stress. Do not add fertilizer to the mix. Add a few drops of ammonia to one quart of water used for indoor plants; it will improve foliage color and increase growth. Frequent misting’s under the leaves of indoor plants Most plants are ready for water if they are dry one-inch down from the surface of the soil. day temperature. Water indoor plants in unglazed clay pots more frequently, as the porous clay will absorb and evaporate some of the water When purchasing a new plant, Actively growing indoor plants need repotting from time to time.