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Natalie King Period: 8 Date: 4-23-10 EXER 2r1-houseplants. How to care for houseplants. Planting Series EarthCare Services. Bright light, but NOT direct sunlight 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity Spray with water several times a day Keep pot in a tray or damp pebbles
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Natalie King Period: 8 Date: 4-23-10 EXER 2r1-houseplants How to care for houseplants Planting Series EarthCare Services
Bright light, but NOT direct sunlight • 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity • Spray with water several times a day • Keep pot in a tray or damp pebbles • Do not overwater • Soil should be a mixture of dirt, peat, sand, and vermiculite • Good drainage • Air can circulate to roots • Feed plants with fertilizer Growing basics
TYPES Of FERTILIZER • Granulated • Economical • Reapply every few weeks • Slow-release • Relatively expensive • Lasts several months • Rarely burns plants • Water soluble • Takes effect quickly • Must be applied on a regular basis • Organic • Slow releasing • Very safe for plants • Expensive
Use warm water Water before plant wilts Know your plant, and water from above or below as necessary Soil should be thoroughly soaked, without overwatering Watering tips
Featured Plant-The orchid • Thousands of orchid species • Phalaenopsis is the best indoor orchid • The Pot • Should be free-draining • Water cannot accumulate around roots • Light • Moderate light • Not direct sunlight, but not dark • Temperature • 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day • 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit at night • Humidity at 50% • Water • Depends on plant species • Depends on light