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Indoor Plant Problems Mistakes People Make With Houseplants

Indoor Plant Problems Mistakes People Make With Houseplants
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  • Jacob Bradley

To help you whatever your level, here are the most common mistakes about house plants I hear every day, debunked.

  1. What are common mistakes people make when repotting?
  2. Can houseplants make you sick?
  3. What is the hardest indoor plant to kill?
  4. What happens if you don't repot plants?
  5. When should you not repot a plant?
  6. What can kill indoor plants?
  7. Are too many house plants bad?
  8. Is a fan good for houseplants?
  9. Is mold on houseplants dangerous?
  10. Do houseplants really clean the air?
  11. How do you tell if your house is making you sick?

What are common mistakes people make when repotting?

Common mistakes (and the plants I use as examples) people make when repotting include: Trimming the Roots, Breaking the Roots, Squeezing the Roots into a pot that is too small, Transplanting when the plant is dormant and is not actively growing, Removing all the soil, Fertilizing too soon.

Can houseplants make you sick?

Unfortunately the answer is yes. Not only are some houseplants poisonous (such as lilies and philodendron) the moist soil inside planted pots can also be a breeding ground for mold, a common allergen that can cause allergy or hay fever symptoms.

What is the hardest indoor plant to kill?

Hard To Kill Houseplants

  1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) ...
  2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) ...
  3. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) ...
  4. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) ...
  5. Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) ...
  6. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema sp.) ...
  7. Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) ...
  8. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

What happens if you don't repot plants?

But if your plant is overgrown for its container, with crowded roots that have nowhere to expand, the plant can be stunted and stressed out. It can suffer from getting too little water and/or nutrients and it could drop leaves – or even die.

When should you not repot a plant?

When NOT to repot

If a plant is drying less often than once a week, that's usually telling you that it has more than enough soil to hold water. When you're getting ready to bring plants inside for the winter or taking a new plant home is not a good time. It's a huge shock to change a plant's environment.

What can kill indoor plants?

12 reasons why you're killing your indoor plants: How to keep indoor plants alive

Are too many house plants bad?

Yes, too many plants in the room might affect how you sleep although most plants are considered to be unable to produce oxygen during the night and rather release carbon dioxide but having a few plants in the room won't release enough carbon dioxide to be harmful but too many might not be good however some certain ...

Is a fan good for houseplants?

Houseplants and plants in greenhouses or under lights will need airflow even more than outdoor plants. If your plants are near a window, they may get all the circulation they need. Even if the window is kept closed, the fluctuation in temperature will cause a slight breeze. However, your best bet is to use a fan.

Is mold on houseplants dangerous?

Usually, the white mold you'll see growing on the soil beneath a houseplant is a saprophytic fungus, which is harmless. More likely, it's an indication of over-watering or high humidity in your home.

Do houseplants really clean the air?

Houseplants, though charming, do little to purify the air in a room, say the scientists who study the air we breathe. ... The studies, which concluded that a small houseplant could remove a range of toxins, were conducted in labs.

How do you tell if your house is making you sick?

What are the symptoms of sick building syndrome?

  1. throat irritation.
  2. breathing difficulties.
  3. tightness in the chest.
  4. runny nose.
  5. allergy-like symptoms, such as sneezing.
  6. burning sensations in the nose.
  7. dry, itchy skin rashes.
  8. headaches.

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