Difficult but Easy, Here are 6 Ways to Take Care of Indoor Plants to Stay Fresh and Not Wither

Kapanlagi.com - The presence of ornamental plants can make a room look beautiful and lush. Therefore, it is not surprising that many people place plants in various corners of the room. However, taking care of indoor plants is certainly different from taking care of plants in the garden or yard. There are several things to consider in taking care of ornamental plants in the room so that they do not wither easily.

Yes, taking care of indoor plants is indeed difficult but easy to do. If done carelessly, the plants can wither or even die. Of course, you do not want your favorite plants to die, right? Therefore, it is important to know the right ways to take care of plants.

Summarized from various sources, here are several ways to take care of indoor plants.

1. Choose the Right Place

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Even though the plants you are caring for are indoor plants, you still need to pay attention to their placement. Because there are several locations indoors that are not suitable for any type of plant.

According to gardeners.com, it is recommended to choose a place or room with stable temperature and lighting conditions. As much as possible, keep the plants away from electronic devices related to temperature, such as refrigerators, heaters, or air conditioners. Also, avoid placing plants near radiators. It is believed that unstable temperature changes can affect plant growth.

2. Pay Attention to Sunlight Needs

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The second way to care for indoor plants is to pay attention to their sunlight needs. Because sunlight is an important factor in the growth process of plants. So even though you are caring for indoor plants, you still need to fulfill their sunlight needs.

One solution is to place the plants near a window where sunlight enters. Or you can also occasionally sunbathe the plants outside. In addition, the presence of neon lights is believed to partially replace sunlight. So, you can also install them where you place your decorative plants.

3. Don't Water Too Often

Indoor plants generally do not require a lot of water. So, you don't need to water them too often. In fact, watering too frequently can cause the plant roots to rot. Keep in mind that indoor plants do not receive enough sunlight to dry out the planting medium.

You only need to water them 2-3 times, or even once a week, depending on the type of plant you are caring for. To be safer, you can check the moisture of the soil or planting medium before watering. Water them when it starts to dry out a bit. If it still feels moist enough, you can water them the next day.

4. Pay Attention to Plant Conditions

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The next way to care for indoor plants is to pay attention to their conditions. This means you need to occasionally check the leaves, stems, and roots of the plants. So, when you find any problematic parts of the plant, you can take immediate action.

Don't hesitate to trim the problematic parts of the plant, such as yellowing leaves, fragile stems, or rotting roots. Leaving them as they are can actually endanger the entire plant. In addition, if you find any insect pest attacks, you can also deal with them using insecticides.

5. Do Fertilization

The fertilization process is important for plant growth. This includes indoor ornamental plants. Fertilizer is like nutrition for humans. So, without the fertilization process, plants will have difficulty developing.

One type of fertilizer that is suitable for indoor plants is NPK fertilizer. NPK fertilizer, which contains Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, is believed to be effective in stimulating the growth of ornamental plants.

6. Do Not Move Plants

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Plants that naturally grow in the open need an adaptation process to survive in an indoor environment. So, moving plants too often will force them to adapt again. This can be risky if the plants fail to adapt.

The solution is, if you want to move plants, make sure that the new location has the same temperature and light as the previous one. This way, plants don't need to adapt too much. Because light and temperature requirements are key factors in caring for indoor ornamental plants.

Those are some ways to care for indoor plants. By applying the above methods, your plants will be fresher and avoid wilting. Good luck!

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