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Watering Houseplants - Basic Tips

If you've been taking care of house plants for a while, it's presumable that you've lost a plant or two.  A reasonable guess as to why would be either insufficient or excessive watering. Water is an important element in the growth of your plant, but giving too much or too little can sometimes be fatal. The bad thing is that there is no common rule of watering that applies to every houseplant in the world. But, here are a few tips to keep your plant watered just right.

Evaluate Your Soil Moisture- When watering house plants; know the conditions your house plant is living in. Believe it or not, but pots actually contribute to your plant's water level. Clay pots are porous, so they tend to absorb more water, thus, plants in clay pots dehydrate more easily. But pots that are metal, glass or plastic will conserve water better.

You can also learn to check your soil moisture. The easiest way to do this is to simply stick your finger in the soil and get a general sense of the moisture of your soil. Or, to be more exact, use a moisture meter. These handy, inexpensive tools will measure the soil moisture and assist you in watering sufficiently.  For most large houseplants, a moisture meter is essential.

Know the Symptoms- If known how, you can easily check whether your plant is doing fine, being under watered, or overwatered. Here are some signs that your plant is not getting sufficient water:

• Leaf growth is slow
• Flowers/ leaves drop prematurely
• Leaf edges become dry and brown
• Lower leaves curl and yellow

Here are a few symptoms of excessive watering:

• Flowers become moldy
• The roots look brown and mushy
• Leaves begin to wilt

Excessive or inefficient watering is a common problem among many houseplants. Hopefully, with these tips, you can be set and ready against any watering problems.

How To Repot A Houseplant

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Forget Me Knot Madagascar Palm-Easy to Grow House Plant Sale Price: $14.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description PALM: Palms are one of the most documented and most studied plants in the world and there are over 2600 species of palm tree types known today. Palm trees have an amazing amount of variations and differences in morphology, creating one the most diverse range of species. Basic characteristics of palm trees include growth from a single stem with crowns of evergreen leaves arranged in either a fan shape or feathery blooms. Most palms have inflorescence containing colorful flowers, which are usually small and white. The fruits of palms are considered to be drupes, or fruits containing a fleshy, soft part surrounding a hard seed center. The Forget Me Knot Madagascar Palm (Dracaena marginata) is an easy to grow house plant, perfect for the home, office or college dorm. Give it bright, indirect light and allow the soil to dry slightly between thorough waterings. Fertilize once a month with a general purpose house plant food. This unique plant is sure to attract attention! The artfully arranged branches have been looped into a knot shape. Makes a breathtaking specimen plant. Use as a focal point to liven up any room. The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 8" tall. The Forget Me Knot Madagascar Palm in native to the island of Madagascar off of the African coast. Features The Forget Me Knot Madagascar Palm in native to the island of Madagascar off of the African coast The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 8" tall Makes a breathtaking specimen plant Use as a focal point to liven up any room The artfully arranged branches have been looped into a knot shape

Jabuticaba Fruit Tree Plant - Bonsai or Houseplant Sale Price: $14.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Jabuticaba - Myrciaria cauliflora. Jabuticaba, pronounced in five syllables just as it is spelled, is a member of the Myrtaceae (Myrtle) family and is known botanically as Eugenia cauliflora. ("Cauliflora" means that it flowers and bears fruit on the trunk, mature branches and exposed roots.) It is a relative of the guava and true myrtle. Its native range is from southern Brazil to southern California, southern Florida and Hawaii. The bark of the Jabuticaba is very smooth, creamy tan with a pinkish tint and patches of soft gray. Its habit of peeling off in curls as the trunk and branches expand is similar to the guava and crape myrtle. It is evergreen but sheds half its leaves each spring before new growth begins. The new leaves are pinkish but change to light to medium green. They are closely packed and are narrow and tapering. It blooms several times a year during warm months. The flower has delicate white petals with stamens and comes in clusters on the trunk, large branches and exposed roots. Its edible purple berries are globular shaped, 3/4" to 1 1/2" in diameter and a juicy pulp. The fruit grows directly from the hard wood of the tree and develops very quickly; from open flower to ripe fruit in about three weeks. It is good to eat fresh, in preserves or in ice cream. It thrives in partial shade but will tolerate full sun if kept well watered. Because it is native to a warm climate, it must be protected from freezing temperatures. Water adequately and frequently. Use as a bonsai or exotic house plant. Features Use as a bonsai or exotic house plant Has great tasting blue berries Keep evenly moist, not wet or dry Easy to grow Size Shipped: 4" pot

Jobe's 5001T Houseplant Indoor Fertilizer Food Spikes, 50 Pack List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $3.69 You save: $2.30 (38%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description For foliage houseplants. Pre measured for 60 day feeding. Prevents over feeding. Analysis: 13 4 5. 50 per card. Features Nutrients feed at the roots No danger of overfeeding Easy to use No wasteful chemical run off Continuous supply of nutrients

Hawaiian Snow Bush - Breynia - Great House Plant Sale Price: $9.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Hawaiian Snowbush - Breynia nivosa The Hawaiian Snowbush is native to tropical Asia and the South Seas Islands, and is related to the ever popular Poinsettia. The Snowbush is an easy to grow house plant. It does best in a south, west or east window. Morning-sun to full-sun is preferred. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil is dry, but do not allow the plant to wilt. It can be watered less often in the winter. Trim as needed. The plant you will receive is growing in a 4 inch pot and similar to the one pictured. It is about 6" tall. Features The Hawaiian Snowbush is native to tropical Asia and the South Seas Islands Related to the ever popular Poinsettia Easy to grow house plant Water the plant thoroughly when the soil is dry, but do not allow the plant to wilt The plant you will receive is growing in a 4 inch pot and similar to the one pictured. It is about 6" tall

Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control 8 oz (.23 kg) List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $5.28 You save: $4.71 (47%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This product is for use on roses, flowers, shrubs and containerized plants to kill insect pests. Features Bonide 951 8-oz Systemic Insect Control BONIDE PRODUCTS INC

Candelabra Madagascar Palm - Easy House Plant 4" Pot Sale Price: $9.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description PALM: Palms are one of the most documented and most studied plants in the world and there are over 2600 species of palm tree types known today. Palm trees have an amazing amount of variations and differences in morphology, creating one the most diverse range of species. Basic characteristics of palm trees include growth from a single stem with crowns of evergreen leaves arranged in either a fan shape or feathery blooms. Most palms have inflorescence containing colorful flowers, which are usually small and white. The fruits of palms are considered to be drupes, or fruits containing a fleshy, soft part surrounding a hard seed center. The Candelabra Madagascar Palm (Dracaena marginata 'Candelabra') is an easy to grow house plant, perfect for the home, office or college dorm. Give it bright, indirect light and allow the soil to dry slightly between thorough waterings. Fertilize once a month with a general purpose house plant food. This unique plant is sure to attract attention! Artfully arranged branches create a pedestal for lance-shaped leaves that spiral along tall stems. Creates a dramatic display for any setting.The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 10" tall.The Candelabra Madagascar Palm in native to the island of Madagascar off of the African coast. Features The Candelabra Madagascar Palm in native to the island of Madagascar off of the African coast. The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 10" tall Artfully arranged branches create a pedestal for lance-shaped leaves that spiral along tall stems Creates a dramatic display for any setting Great House Plant!

Olive Tree 25 Seeds - Olea europaea - Great Houseplant Sale Price: $0.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description FREE shipping for each additional item Features Mature Height: 10' Full Sun Ideal For: Conservatory, Containers, Patio, Houseplant Also makes a great bonsai 25 Seeds

Safer Brand 5025 Houseplant Sticky Stakes List Price: $8.99 Sale Price: $8.94 You save: $0.05 (1%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description 7/box. Controls fungus gnats, whiteflies, black flies, thrips, and other flying insects. Can be used both indoors and outdoors. Contains no pesticides. Features Ideal for potted plants Attracts and traps whiteflies, fungus gnats, blackflies, thrips, fruit flies, midges and other flying insects Fully disposable Draws pests like a magnet A natural pest control - contains no pesticides

Mini Oakleaf Creeping Fig -Terrarium/Topiary/HousePlant Sale Price: $9.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tiny deep green leaves are deeply lobed. Not only is the individual leaf considerably smaller than the normal Creeping Fig, but each dimpled leaf is deeply lobed as if was a tiny oak leaf. More clumping than vining in habit, this is the choice for the sophisticated terrarium or living topiary. It is considered crown jewel of the "Creeping Fig" cultivars. Very easy to grow. Provide very bright indirect light and keep evenly moist. It is an excellent hanging plant, terrarium plant, topiary plant or just a house plant! Proper name: Ficus pumula (repens) 'Quercifolia' The plant you will receive is growing in a 3" pot as pictured. Features Tiny deep green leaves are deeply lobed Proper name: Ficus pumula (repens) 'Quercifolia' Very easy to grow The plant you will receive is growing in a 3" pot as pictured.

Iridescent Blue Peacock Fern - Selaginella -Houseplant Sale Price: $7.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description FERN: A fern is any one of a group of about 12,000 species of plants. Unlike mosses they have xylem and phloem (making them vascular plants). They have stems, leaves, and roots like other vascular plants. Ferns do not have either seeds or flowers (they reproduce via spores). Selaginella uncinata, the Iridescent Blue Peacock Fern, is one of the most unusual plants we grow. From certain angles the iridescent foliage is an almost unbelievably brilliant blue, changing with the slightest movement of vantage point. The leaves themselves are finely cut and densely spreading, with the look of a beautiful and intricate oriental carpet, fitting for a plant of Chinese origins. Hardy in zones 6-10. Also makes a great houseplant or terrarium plant. Not a true fern, but a close relative of the ferns. Prefers medium to low light. Tiny 1/8" or smaller leaves on tender stems with bright iridescent blue coloring. In bright light it will turn an iridescent reddish brown. Spreads as a ground cover. Grows less than 1" high. Requires moist soil and high humidity to thrive. Features From certain angles the iridescent foliage is an almost unbelievably brilliant blue Looks like a beautiful and intricate oriental carpet Hardy in zones 6-10. Also makes a great houseplant or terrarium plant In bright light it will turn an iridescent reddish brown The plant you will receive is growing in a 3" pot