A houseplant
is a plant that is grown indoors in places such
as residences and offices. Houseplants are commonly
grown for decorative purposes and health reasons
such as indoor air purification. Plants used in
this fashion are most commonly, though not always,
tropical or semi-tropicaMajor factors that should
be considered when caring for houseplants are
moisture, light, soil mixture, temperature, humidity,
fertilizers, potting, and pest control. The following
includes some general guidelines for houseplant
care. For specific houseplant needs, the tags
that sometimes come with plants are notoriously
unhelpful and generic.
A plant native to the tropics, sometimes grown
as a houseplant in colder climates.
house plants, varied group of plants grown indoors
and requiring no special care.They are usually
grown singly in pots, but can also be grouped
and planted together in dish gardens and terrariums.
Some are cultivated for their flowers, such
as geraniums and African violets, while others,
such as philodendron and sansevieria (snake
plant), are grown for their decorative foliage.
Growing house plants successfully can be greatly
facilitated in many cases by maintaining a cool
temperature and raising the atmospheric moisture
either by the use of humidifiers or simply by
placing evaporating pans on radiators.
How To Care Houseplants:
Moisture: Easy
way to count moisture is depend upod the soil
moisture. We need to cheak the soil moistire,
it may be necessary to set the plant in a shallow
dish of water long enough for it to soak up
enough water to moisten the rootball to its
center.
Light : Through
the process of photosynthesis, plants convert
the energy in sunlight to chemical energy, which
fuels plant growth. The two important factors
for providing light to a house plant are intensity
and duration.Different plants require different
light intensities.
Different plants require different light intensities;
it can be measured with a light meter
• 8 – 16 hours of quality light
exposure is ideal for most plants Windows are
the most common light sources for houseplants
• South-facing window: most light
• West-facing window
• East-facing window
• North-facing window: least light
• Fluorescent lighting also provides quality
lighting for plants
Soil : Houseplants are generally grown in specialized
soils called potting compost or potting soil,
not in local natural soil. A good potting compost
mixture includes soil conditioners to provide
the plant with nutrients, support, adequate
drainage, and proper aeration.
Temperaturer :Most houseplants are tropical
species selected for their adaptation to growth
in a climate which ranges from 15°C to 25°C
(59°F to 77°F), similar to the temperature
in most homes. Temperature control for other
plants with differing requirements needs attention
to heating and/or cooling.
Pot types and sizes : Proper pot size is an
important factor to consider.
