Most people think that plants grow by themselves, but this is not the case. Plants need a lot of care and attention to stay healthy. If you are looking for ways to grow healthy plants, this article will provide you with four secrets to help your plant thrive!
1. Climate Control
Growing your plants in a controlled environment is the first secret to success. You want to create a warm and humid climate with plenty of light. Make sure you monitor the temperature and humidity levels closely and adjust them as needed. Getting a climate controller is a great way to do this as these tools monitor the temperature and humidity levels inside your grow room. They are then able to activate heating or cooling devices as necessary.
2. Watch on the Lighting
Plants need sunlight to grow and survive. While a few species can adapt to lower lighting environments, most plants need at least six hours of sunlight each day for their photosynthesis process – the chemical reaction responsible for converting light energy into sugars – to begin. Many houseplants originate from tropical forests, where they receive dappled sunlight as it filters through layers of leaves and branches. If you reside in a region with heavy cloud cover or no windows near your plant’s location, make sure to provide artificial supplemental lighting during those times when natural light is scarce.
3. Keep the Pests Away
If left untreated, pests can easily destroy your plants. Insects are some of the biggest threats to indoor growing because they eat away at leaves and prey on seedlings that aren’t established yet.
To keep bugs out, make sure to seal all doors with weather stripping or caulk. It may be helpful to line window sills with sticky tape because some bugs will fly right through open windows if it gets cold outside (in areas like Canada). Use window screens when possible during colder months too, since wasps love entering through cracks in windows!
If you notice insects crawling around inside these openings, spray them down with an insecticide quickly before they spread throughout the entire room. If there is already a colony living inside of your grow room, it’s best to call an exterminator or retreat the area yourself using a professional-grade insecticide.
4. Water your Plants Correctly
Watering your plants is very important, but many people do it incorrectly. Water your plant early in the morning so that its leaves and blossoms dry before nightfall. If you water them late at night or during the day, mold and fungus will form on leaves and blossoms due to excess moisture. This can be especially dangerous if diseases are already present, such as powdery mildew.
Make sure that when you water your plants, they get watered thoroughly enough for about 30 seconds all around each pot/container until it starts running out of the holes in the bottom (if pots have drainage holes). Just spraying a small amount over one area with a hose isn’t going to cut it – make an effort!
Growing plants is not only fun, but it’s also beneficial for the environment. With the proper growing techniques as shared in this article, you will grow healthy plants that are good for the environment.
