Cleaning houseplants is one the houseplants grooming procedures which are meant to keep the plant healthy, neat and attractive. Houseplants leaves can gather a lot of dust from the air. Getting rid of this dust is an important grooming practice. Dusty leaves are unattractive, dust blocks the pores which hinders the plant from breathing properly, dust also reduces light which is necessary for photosynthesis and thus palnts cannot make enough food required for growth and good health.
Houseplants leaves can gather a lot of dust from the air. Getting rid of this dust is an important grooming practice. Dust affects the plant in several ways;
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Water is one of the major requirements for the proper growth of houseplants and without water a houseplant will die. Providing water for a houseplant is key and not just water. Read more »
It is important to maintain the right temperature range for your houseplants. If the temperature is not right, growth may suffer. Read more »
Light is a major component required by houseplants in making their own food for growth and energy in the process called photosynthesis. Read more »
Sometimes the indoor air can be very dry but very few houseplants can tolerate dry air. Employ these techniques. Read more »
Feeding houseplants involves providing them with the nutrients they require for growth and good health. Plants need an adequate supply of nutrients. Read more »
Pruning houseplants is meant to control growth of the houseplants, rejuvenate growth and keep the plant neat and attractive. Read more »