How to care for houseplants

1. Planting Services EarthCare Services How to carefor houseplants

2. TYPES OF FERTILIZER • Granulated • Economical • Reapply every few weeks • Slow – release • Relatively expensive • Last 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

3. 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

4. Bring light , but NOT direct sunlight • 65 to75 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity • Spray with water several times a day • Keep pot in a tray of damp pebbles • Do not overwater • Soil should be a mixture of dirt , peat , sand, and vermiculite • Good drainage • Air can circulate to roots GROWING BASICS

5. 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