| Choosing and Caring for Office Plants |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-604 |
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Regardless of the plants selected, they will thrive if re-potted into a quality pot.
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Q: We have a number of plants in our office, and can't agree on how to care for them. Do you have any tips? A: (Horticulturist Jessie Mack Burns)
Here's a good selection from which to choose: - Chinese Evergreen
- Rubber Plant
- Pothos
- Wheat Grass
- Peace Lily
The right pot is essential to making any plant thrive. So once you've purchased, you'll probably need to re-pot. Terra cotta pots are an excellent choice that prevents overwatering (the clay absorbs any excess moisture). To repot: - Add potting soil to the bottom of a pot to prevent the bare roots from touching the pot's surface.
- Add pot to plant, then add a small amount of time-release fertilizer to add needed nutrients to the soil.
- Remove any dead leaves from the plant -- either by pulling off or cutting. Clip brown edges from tips of leaves.
- Water the plant.
- To maintain the plant's beauty, dust the plant periodically to allow the plant to breathe. If using leaf-shine products, don't use too often. This could actually prevent the leaves from breathing and dull the plant's beauty.
More Viewer Questions . . . Q: What are the steps I need to take to plant rye grass in a sandy area? A: Add organic matter to help build up the soil and make it more like a loamy soil.
Q: My husband and I are starting to plan a major renovation to our house. I want to add a greenhouse, but he wants to spend our entire budget on living space. Any options that will please us both?
A: I've seen a lot of newer homes that are adding older, more traditional features like conservatories. Four Seasons sunrooms are both livable and provide enough light for your plants. Be sure to add the sunroom on the side of the house that gets the most sunlight.
Q: How long do seeds last?
A: Look on the back of the seed packet for the viability date. Sometimes, when stored properly, the seeds can be used up to a year past the date.
RESOURCES :
The House Plant Encyclopedia
Model: 1552090272
Author: Ingrid Jantra
How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants That Purify Your Home or Office
Model: 0140262431
Author: B.C. Wolverton
Successful Houseplants: Advice on Choosing, Displaying and Caring ...
Model: 0754808327
Author: Andrew Clinch
The Complete Houseplant Bible (Updated)
Model: 0754804690
Author: Peter McHoy
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants: The Foolproof Guide to Lush, Healthy Plants
Model: 0595192769
Author: Anne Pregosin
Perfect Plant, Perfect Place: The Surest Way to Select The Right Outdoor and Indoor Plants
Model: 0789483858
Author: Roy Lancaster
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