Wednesday, December 31, 2008

House Plant Care Tips

Plants are commonly found in homes across North America and Europe. With an endless supply of types available for purchase, there is a variety for everyone. Unlike many things, adding the living touch of a plant to your home or office can be very inexpensive, with little to no cost to maintain. As water, fertilizer and light are the only requirements for a plant's survival, it comes as no surprise that quite a few people have tried to grow plants.

Its a fact that many folk are taking home plants a step further and taking up home hydroponics.

Hydroponic growing allows you to grow plants indoors without the need for soil and is now very popular.

Because so most have killed purchased house plants that they have tried to care for, many people believe they have black thumbs. Without proper soil, your plant cannot survive. By fertilizing the soil, you can ensure the roots of your plant has access to all things required to make sure your plant alive and well.

If you are still having issues keeping your plants alive, you should look for other reasons that your plant is dying. Things like bottled water may be the cause of plant death, as some variants strip the water of all nutrients, which your plants need to survive. Another common cause of plant fatality is the exposure to pets or children. Pets and children can harm the leaves, which can result in plant death.

Even if you have always believed you have a black thumb, it is not impossible to learn how to keep plants thriving. You might even try growing your own with home hydroponics one day, after all having all of the plants even closer to you, indoors ensures that your plants will get a greater chance to thrive thanks to hydroponics!

No comments: