Indoor plants not looking so hot?
These are the most common plant mistakes people make with their indoor jungle, according to experts.
Whenyour plants are thriving, all is good in the world.
And theres a good chance weve all made at least a couple of them.
The 6 most common plant mistakes to avoid
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Surprisingly, its a lot easier than youd expect.
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Closely examine plants and remove any diseased, discolored, or leggy leaves and stems, she says.
Youre being overattentive
As a plant mom, its hardnotto care too much for your plants.
It might sound silly, but less is more when it comes to care for most houseplants.
Plants are hardier than we think and they can tolerate a bit of neglect.
They might even appreciate it, saysErin Marino, plant expert and director of marketing atThe Sill.
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I usually advise against buying fertilizer unless a houseplant is really struggling to grow, she says.
If theyre already doing well, you could give them a boost with some DIY compost.
All indoor and outdoor plants love compost.
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Youre not using self-watering methods.
Thats why she always suggests using a self-watering method instead to avoid one of the common plant mistakes.
Early spring, before the growing season, is the best time to repot your plants.
Upsizing should be a gradual process through the years.
If your finger is dusty, you could be hurting your plant without realizing it.
Too much dust can clog a plants pores, making it harder for the plant to breathe.
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