Best tips and tricks to care for your new plant from Sunnyslope

Houseplants bring nature indoors – a touch of green that softens hard lines and strong light in our homes or offices. Houseplants can even improve air quality indoors. Many differ in their specific cultural requirements, but here are some general tips to help keep yours healthy.

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First and foremost look into what you are buying, what kind of light and watering does it need? All our plants come with tags that give you all the best information about your plant to give you a great start, so you know e

Match plants with light conditions. Houseplants vary in their light requirements. Some prefer the strong light found next to a south-facing window. Others thrive in the soft morning light of an east-facing window. Distance from the window will affect light intensity and quality. And to make matters more complicated, light intensity and patterns vary with the seasons. One thing for sure, all houseplants do best with some light from outdoors. Some need less than others (view our list of low-light houseplants), but the better you match the plants with the light conditions where they will grow, the happier you and your plants will be.

Your plants will also tell you if they are getting too much or too little light. Too much light usually turns the foliage dull green to yellowish, and the leaves may also wilt even if the plant has plenty of water. If plants are not getting enough light, they will get leggy and less compact.

Use good-quality potting soil. Good potting soil (never use regular garden soil in containers) promotes healthy roots by providing a balance of proper aeration, nutrition and moisture-holding capability. Nurseries and garden centers carry an excellent selection of packaged potting soils.

Our plants are already in good potting soil but when it needs to be re-potted then switch it out with fresh new soil!

Increase humidity and prevent drafts. Indoor conditions can be dry and drafty. Keep plants away from heater vents, doorways and drafty windows. Increase humidity by setting plants on trays layered with small pebbles and filled with water. Or, place them in naturally humid areas like kitchens or bathrooms if there is adequate light. Misting plants increases humidity only temporarily and is of little help, plus it can increase chances for foliage diseases.

Keep foliage clean. Dust that accumulates on the leaves of houseplants will block light and harbor insects. Clean leaves by wiping them with a moist towel or, in mild-winter areas, take plants outdoors and hose them off.

Water properly. Like all containerized plants, houseplants need frequent, thorough watering. Wet the entire root ball, and let excess water run out the bottom of the pot. Don't leave standing water in the catch-tray for more than a day or two. Doing so can promote root diseases. Allow the soil to partially dry before watering again. To check soil moisture, stick your finger into the top 2 inches of soil. If it is dry, it's probably time to water. You can also tell how dry a plant is by lifting the pot. It will be heavy after watering, lighter as it dries out. To prevent salts from building up in the soil, water especially heavily (refilling the container four or five times) once every month or two. This is most easily done by placing the plant in a sink or taking it outdoors.

Watering Succulents: The easiest way to water a Cactus or Succulent is with a mister! You can find these all over from Amazon to the Dollar store, It is great because Succulents need water, but not a lot. If it gets too much you could kill it, so the mister gives you more control over the watering process! The amount you water your succulent can be effected by the time of year, dryness of the room and the amount of light they receive! In the winter your plants will probably dry out faster in Michigan because of how dry our homes get with the heat running! another great method, but can be a bit more tricky is the "Soak and dry out" Method. This is where you set your succulent - with a drainage hole - in the sink and soak it thoroughly. make sure that you Succulent isn't sitting or standing in water. This could cause root disease which will inevitably kill your plant if not taken care of correctly. The most important part, let it dry out completely before soaking again. This typically will be around every 10 to 14 days, but all conditions will differ depending on air dryness and the conditions around it.

Put your house plant in a container with a drainage hole either with a saucer or one that is connected. This helps you know when you watered it too much and you can pour the excess water out! This will also help prevent the roots getting too soaked for too long and getting root disease.