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Shopping checklist for bringing home a new plant
1.
Pot
When you buy a plant, it will probably come in a growers pot, or nursery pot.
Lalicata says youll always want a fresh bag of the stuff when bringing home a new plant.
Potting mix degrades and gets old over time, she says.
As you shop, youll likely come across a wide array of options for potting mix.
Caroline Copeland is a design expert at online custom landscape design platform, Yardzen.
Lalicata says that most standard indoor potting mixes can work for a wide array of indoor plants.
It also doesnt have as many nutrients because of the lack of organic material.
Watering comes in a range of sizes and styles, with some so pretty they can double as decor.
In any case, Lalicata says to opt for one thats narrow-spouted.
HB Design, Indoor Watering Can, 35 Fl.
you might also use your finger.
Thats why Lalicata always recommends having a bottle of insecticidal soap or neem oil within reach.
Verdana, Organic Cold Pressed Neem Oil, 8 Fl.
Oz $12.00
6.
Caroline Copeland is a design expert at online custom landscape design platform, Yardzen.
Pruners make a more precise and cleaner cut compared to scissors, she says.
Usually, if you use scissors and its not sharp, it can damage the stem tissue.
The Sill, Micro-Tip Pruning Snips $14.00
7.
Jobes Organics, Organic All-Purpose Granular Fertilizer, 4 Lb.
$9.00
8.
This is especially important for those who own plants that require a particular humidity range to thrive.
Usually, we say to acclimate your plants for up to two weeks, says Lalicata.
The reason being is that it may carry pests that may not be immediately visible.
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