How to care for Houseplants

1. Planting Series EarthCare Service How to careforHouseplants

2. TYPES OF FERTILIZER • Granulated • Economical • Reapply every few weeks • Slow-release • Relatively expensive • Last several months • Rarely burns plants • Water soluble • Takes effects quickly • Must be applied on a regular on a regular basis • Organic • Slow-releasing • Very safe for plants • Expensive

3. Use warm water Water before plants wilts Know your plants, and water from above or below as necessary Soil should be thoroughly soaked, without overwatering WATERING TIPS

4. Bright light, but NOT direct sunlight • 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity • Spray with water several times a day • Keep pot in a tray of damp pebbles • Do not overwater • Soil should be a mixture of dirt, peat, sand, and vermiculite • Good drainage • Air can circulate to roots • Feed plants with fertilizer Grow basics

5. FEATURED PLANT----The orchid • Thousands of orchid species • Phalaenopsis is the best indoor orchid • The pot • Should be free-draining • Water cannot accumulate around roots • Light • Moderate light • Not directed light sunlight, but not dark • Temperature • 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day • 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit at night • Humidity at 50% • Water • Depends on plant species • Depends on light