little tiny flies in my plants, and they are very annoying!
How do I get rid of nats on my house plants?
well they kind of smell but a Venus fly trap might do the trick also some plants put off a smell that attracts insects so you might want to look into different plants.
Reply:Knats like to live in drains - so if you're plants are in or near the kitchen this is probably where they are coming from.
I think you need to get rid of their home first.
I read somewhere that pouring boiling hot water down the drain will get rid of them. They live off of the build up in the drain so this gets rid of the build up.
I also use lemon in my garbage disposal - cut it in half and let it grind away. Sure smells wonderful afterward too.
It could be another kind of knat - here is a site that Bob Villa has and he's talking about knats on houseplants.
Reply:knats like to hang out in decaying plant mat. and the very top of the soil if you put some sharp decorative pebbles "rocks" on the surface they won't lay eggs cause they don't like the rocks same for under the pot if poss. shouldn't be sitting in water anyway. There are also nematodes that will eat any little unwanteds in the plant medium. Buy em by the millions usually at your local well stocked gardening store or on the web
Reply:Mix a bottle of water with some pepper, and a little bit of dish soap. Enough pepper to just smell it in the water, and maybe a drop of dish soap. Then spray the plants with it.
Reply:roach spray ? on vinegar
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Any home remedies for getting rid of gnats in my house plants?
I have tried letting the plants dry out between waterings, I have tried setting out vinegar and soapy water, but I can not get them to go away! Is there anything natural I can put in the soil or spray on the plant? I have two cats, so I don't want to use any chemicals.
Any home remedies for getting rid of gnats in my house plants?
that´s the problem , between watering , don´t water them at all for a week, or put them outside if you can , they will dry out quicker, as they love wet soil, and dead root´s. The soil in the middle of the plant is still wet. and that´s why you can´t get rid of them, If you have plant´s in the kitchen, make sure you put the stopper in the sink, this way it will stop them from having a drink, And dry out the plants. Hope this helps
Reply:mix a small amount of dawn dish soap one or two drops with water and water plant. The taste drives them away. then you can take a glass and put a piece of fruit in the bottom cover with a piece of foil with tiny holes poked in it to catch and release the bugs out side. They go in and cant get back out . Don't leave too long without checking.
Reply:I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but if you put bleach in a bottle cap and hide it in the plant, the gnats won't stay around it. They don't like the aroma of bleach. Then, the bleach will crystalize and you just refill it! You just need a little bit, and maybe if you hide it well, your cats won't find it.
Reply:change the soil. :o)
Reply:every day, put a few slices of potato on the suface of the soil... the females will lay eggs there... You must remove them daily and dispose of them!!!.... and put back another bunch of slices each time..... then, get some yellow posterboard... cover it tightly with saran wrap, then smear the plastic wrap with Vaseline.... it makes a sticky trap for the flying adults... when theres' bugs on it, just remove the plastic, put new on and new vaseline..... or go for an insecticide like mentioned here...
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/21...
Reply:Well I make cigarette tea, this kills the spider mites in my plants and also the knats. two cigarettes torn apart, leaf only.
Add one quart of water (hot) and let it steep over night. Spray
Any home remedies for getting rid of gnats in my house plants?
that´s the problem , between watering , don´t water them at all for a week, or put them outside if you can , they will dry out quicker, as they love wet soil, and dead root´s. The soil in the middle of the plant is still wet. and that´s why you can´t get rid of them, If you have plant´s in the kitchen, make sure you put the stopper in the sink, this way it will stop them from having a drink, And dry out the plants. Hope this helps
Reply:mix a small amount of dawn dish soap one or two drops with water and water plant. The taste drives them away. then you can take a glass and put a piece of fruit in the bottom cover with a piece of foil with tiny holes poked in it to catch and release the bugs out side. They go in and cant get back out . Don't leave too long without checking.
Reply:I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but if you put bleach in a bottle cap and hide it in the plant, the gnats won't stay around it. They don't like the aroma of bleach. Then, the bleach will crystalize and you just refill it! You just need a little bit, and maybe if you hide it well, your cats won't find it.
Reply:change the soil. :o)
Reply:every day, put a few slices of potato on the suface of the soil... the females will lay eggs there... You must remove them daily and dispose of them!!!.... and put back another bunch of slices each time..... then, get some yellow posterboard... cover it tightly with saran wrap, then smear the plastic wrap with Vaseline.... it makes a sticky trap for the flying adults... when theres' bugs on it, just remove the plastic, put new on and new vaseline..... or go for an insecticide like mentioned here...
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/21...
Reply:Well I make cigarette tea, this kills the spider mites in my plants and also the knats. two cigarettes torn apart, leaf only.
Add one quart of water (hot) and let it steep over night. Spray
How do I get rid of fruit flies in house plants without chemicals?
A friend gave me a plant and it had fruit flies in the soil. Now all my plants have them. Suggestions, please?
How do I get rid of fruit flies in house plants without chemicals?
plain old soap and water. mix 'em in a spray bottle and spray once a week 'til they're gone
Reply:Put the plants in front of the T.V. and make them watch "Dancing With The Stars..."
Even "fruit flies" hate that show...(and they'll just fly away somewhere more sane...)
Or try using Chanel #11...(it was an experimental batch that failed...)
Reply:Fill a cup half-way with a cider-vinegar %26amp; water mixture.
Cover with tinfoil and secure with a rubberband. Poke holes all over the top. Flies will be attracted into cup and die.
Good luck!
Reply:Get some Venus Fly Traps.
Reply:fly strips they work very well, you can hand them from the ceiling
Reply:Catch the biggest, meanest-looking spider you can find and leave it on your plant. Ladybugs are effective too, but a spider won't eat your plant. The spider is a gardener's friend.
Why do hotels always use white towels
How do I get rid of fruit flies in house plants without chemicals?
plain old soap and water. mix 'em in a spray bottle and spray once a week 'til they're gone
Reply:Put the plants in front of the T.V. and make them watch "Dancing With The Stars..."
Even "fruit flies" hate that show...(and they'll just fly away somewhere more sane...)
Or try using Chanel #11...(it was an experimental batch that failed...)
Reply:Fill a cup half-way with a cider-vinegar %26amp; water mixture.
Cover with tinfoil and secure with a rubberband. Poke holes all over the top. Flies will be attracted into cup and die.
Good luck!
Reply:Get some Venus Fly Traps.
Reply:fly strips they work very well, you can hand them from the ceiling
Reply:Catch the biggest, meanest-looking spider you can find and leave it on your plant. Ladybugs are effective too, but a spider won't eat your plant. The spider is a gardener's friend.
Why do hotels always use white towels
How can you get rid of Spider mites in house Plants? I have tried evetything and nothing has worked?
I have tried washing w/ detergents, rubbing alcohol, garlic, and several insecticieds including one for outdoor use for pine trees. I am at my wits end I have several plants that are effected. I have even repotted using new soil.
Its very frustrating I cant start plants for the garden indoor because the mites kill them.
How can you get rid of Spider mites in house Plants? I have tried evetything and nothing has worked?
However, spider mite control will
almost always take several treatments. This
is because the spray will not kill eggs.
Consequently, eggs will be hatching following
your first treatment. To insure you kill all
activity, treat once a week for 3-6 treatments.
This schedule is necessary in the warmer months
when cycles develop quickly. If it is the
off season and development is slower, treat
2-4 times every two weeks. Don't waste your
time with standard materials like dursban or
diazinon. Like most arachnids, spider mites
are not too vulnerable to these active ingredients.
The best material for spider mite control is
called CYFLUTHRIN. This concentrate uses a synthetic
pyrethrin which has no odor and is very active on
mites. More importantly, it is very gentle
on treated plants. Use it to treat as many
plants that you believe may have activity.
Spider mite activity may be centralized,
but don't limit your coverage area to just
the active plants. The more you cover the
better protection you will get. Cyfluthrin can
be used inside for household plants which have
activity. If possible, take the plant
outside for treating purposes. You can bring
it inside once the spray has dried. Be sure
to inspect all plants in the home to catch
any activity before it is too late. In most
cases, treating plants around the infested
one is a good practice. Cyfluthrin is gentle
enough to use and getting the mite before
it causes damage is important. If the spidermites
have moved off the plants and have been found
in the home, use Cyfluthrin to spray all
baseboards, moldings and any other location
activity has been found. This will insure
they will not be able to establish themselves
in the structure.
If the mites are being found on an edible plant
or tree which will produce fruit or vegetables,
you will need to use something other then the
Cyfluthrin. There are several choices and you
must make your decision based on how each product
works. The safest product to use which only kills
nuisance insects when applied is INSECTICIDAL SOAP.
This material can be applied to any plant and though
it will kill insects when applied, it is important
to understand that it provides no residual. This
means you will have to use it over and over - sometimes
once every couple of days - to break the cycle of
most any spider mite infestation. The benefit of
Insecticidal Soap is the fact that it is so safe
to use presenting no hazard to anyone that might
be eating the produce or plant. If you want something
a little stronger, you should apply PERMETHRIN CONCENTRATE.
This product will last 7-14 days providing a mild
residual so that there is something left behind to
kill off rogue mites which are missed with the
first spraying. It is both odorless and very effective
on just about any pest and is probably the single
most used insecticide on vegetable and fruit plants
in the world.
Once you decide which product to use, do your
applications with one of our PUMP SPRAYERS. We have
several which will work well for this job. They
range in size and price so match one up with the
type of treating you will be doing. Furthermore,
is you are deciding to get either Cyfluthin or
Permethrin Concentrate, be sure to get some
SPREADER STICKER to add to the tank mix. This material
enables the active ingredient to better "cover" and
"spread" over the targeted plant so you are less likely
to miss key areas where some mites may be nesting.
There is no need to use Spreader Sticker with
Insecticidal Soap; in fact Insecticidal Soap has
many of the same qualities as Spreader Sticker
so it will do a good job of covering targeted
plants regardless.
One last option you might consider is the use
of PERMETHRIN DUST. Like the sprayable Permethrin,
this product will provide residual that can last
2 weeks or more. The other advantage of using a
dust is that you can clearly see where you have
treated. Since the dust will leave a white powdery
film over areas where it lands, one can clearly
see just where it has been applied. Use a HAND DUSTER
for small jobs or a DUSTIN MIZER if you have a
lot of dusting to be doing and expect to be
treating over the course of the growing season.
The Dustin Mizer is very efficient and will allow
you get complete coverage with little effort.
Dusting is a much faster way to treat targeted
plants then spraying and is rapidly becoming a
favorite amongst farmers and weekend gardeners
alike.
Spider mites are persistent pests which
can kill most any plant. They reproduce
quickly and will move inside if given the
chance. Treat once a week for several weeks
to insure you have got the entire population.
Use Cyfluthrin in a hose end or a pump sprayer
to get the best results. Once under control,
try to inspect every month or two and be
sure to treat again if they reappear.
Reply:I would put them outside in a protected area from the weather %26amp; put ladybugs or praying mantis on them. You can buy bugs at most feed stores. Dang sorry I cant help you.
Reply:Diatomaceous Earth
Reply:You can get ride of mites with Mayonnaise .wipe on the leave let set for 20 min and then use soft spray of water to wash leaves and water plant set outside over night with brown paperbag , Take bag off in midmorn after sun had hit plant ands warmed as to kill mites and leave nutrients in soil. good luck it works.
Its very frustrating I cant start plants for the garden indoor because the mites kill them.
How can you get rid of Spider mites in house Plants? I have tried evetything and nothing has worked?
However, spider mite control will
almost always take several treatments. This
is because the spray will not kill eggs.
Consequently, eggs will be hatching following
your first treatment. To insure you kill all
activity, treat once a week for 3-6 treatments.
This schedule is necessary in the warmer months
when cycles develop quickly. If it is the
off season and development is slower, treat
2-4 times every two weeks. Don't waste your
time with standard materials like dursban or
diazinon. Like most arachnids, spider mites
are not too vulnerable to these active ingredients.
The best material for spider mite control is
called CYFLUTHRIN. This concentrate uses a synthetic
pyrethrin which has no odor and is very active on
mites. More importantly, it is very gentle
on treated plants. Use it to treat as many
plants that you believe may have activity.
Spider mite activity may be centralized,
but don't limit your coverage area to just
the active plants. The more you cover the
better protection you will get. Cyfluthrin can
be used inside for household plants which have
activity. If possible, take the plant
outside for treating purposes. You can bring
it inside once the spray has dried. Be sure
to inspect all plants in the home to catch
any activity before it is too late. In most
cases, treating plants around the infested
one is a good practice. Cyfluthrin is gentle
enough to use and getting the mite before
it causes damage is important. If the spidermites
have moved off the plants and have been found
in the home, use Cyfluthrin to spray all
baseboards, moldings and any other location
activity has been found. This will insure
they will not be able to establish themselves
in the structure.
If the mites are being found on an edible plant
or tree which will produce fruit or vegetables,
you will need to use something other then the
Cyfluthrin. There are several choices and you
must make your decision based on how each product
works. The safest product to use which only kills
nuisance insects when applied is INSECTICIDAL SOAP.
This material can be applied to any plant and though
it will kill insects when applied, it is important
to understand that it provides no residual. This
means you will have to use it over and over - sometimes
once every couple of days - to break the cycle of
most any spider mite infestation. The benefit of
Insecticidal Soap is the fact that it is so safe
to use presenting no hazard to anyone that might
be eating the produce or plant. If you want something
a little stronger, you should apply PERMETHRIN CONCENTRATE.
This product will last 7-14 days providing a mild
residual so that there is something left behind to
kill off rogue mites which are missed with the
first spraying. It is both odorless and very effective
on just about any pest and is probably the single
most used insecticide on vegetable and fruit plants
in the world.
Once you decide which product to use, do your
applications with one of our PUMP SPRAYERS. We have
several which will work well for this job. They
range in size and price so match one up with the
type of treating you will be doing. Furthermore,
is you are deciding to get either Cyfluthin or
Permethrin Concentrate, be sure to get some
SPREADER STICKER to add to the tank mix. This material
enables the active ingredient to better "cover" and
"spread" over the targeted plant so you are less likely
to miss key areas where some mites may be nesting.
There is no need to use Spreader Sticker with
Insecticidal Soap; in fact Insecticidal Soap has
many of the same qualities as Spreader Sticker
so it will do a good job of covering targeted
plants regardless.
One last option you might consider is the use
of PERMETHRIN DUST. Like the sprayable Permethrin,
this product will provide residual that can last
2 weeks or more. The other advantage of using a
dust is that you can clearly see where you have
treated. Since the dust will leave a white powdery
film over areas where it lands, one can clearly
see just where it has been applied. Use a HAND DUSTER
for small jobs or a DUSTIN MIZER if you have a
lot of dusting to be doing and expect to be
treating over the course of the growing season.
The Dustin Mizer is very efficient and will allow
you get complete coverage with little effort.
Dusting is a much faster way to treat targeted
plants then spraying and is rapidly becoming a
favorite amongst farmers and weekend gardeners
alike.
Spider mites are persistent pests which
can kill most any plant. They reproduce
quickly and will move inside if given the
chance. Treat once a week for several weeks
to insure you have got the entire population.
Use Cyfluthrin in a hose end or a pump sprayer
to get the best results. Once under control,
try to inspect every month or two and be
sure to treat again if they reappear.
Reply:I would put them outside in a protected area from the weather %26amp; put ladybugs or praying mantis on them. You can buy bugs at most feed stores. Dang sorry I cant help you.
Reply:Diatomaceous Earth
Reply:You can get ride of mites with Mayonnaise .wipe on the leave let set for 20 min and then use soft spray of water to wash leaves and water plant set outside over night with brown paperbag , Take bag off in midmorn after sun had hit plant ands warmed as to kill mites and leave nutrients in soil. good luck it works.
What are some good house plants?
I have two peace lillies that I have had forever, but I want to buy some more plants that don't take a lot of time and effort and that are nice looking. Any suggestions?
What are some good house plants?
Pothos, very little maintenance %26amp; grow wonderfully.
Reply:A son or daughter that has done too many drugs!
Reply:african violets are good my favorite is the christmas lilly,ive got an ivy, boston fern.elephant ears there all nice plants and easy to take care of.
Reply:English Ivy
Wandering Jew
cactuses
What are some good house plants?
Pothos, very little maintenance %26amp; grow wonderfully.
Reply:A son or daughter that has done too many drugs!
Reply:african violets are good my favorite is the christmas lilly,ive got an ivy, boston fern.elephant ears there all nice plants and easy to take care of.
Reply:English Ivy
Wandering Jew
cactuses
Does my house have a higher concentration of oxygen if I have a lot of house plants?
I have lots of houseplants. In theory, my house should have more oxygen than most people's. Am I right?
Does my house have a higher concentration of oxygen if I have a lot of house plants?
I test houses for indoor air quality and my meter is set up to measure the percent of Oxygen (O2) and CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) in parts per million. I have never seen a house with higher than the average oxygen 20%.
Reply:maybe a very slight higher conc of oxygen, but not enough to make a difference.
Reply:Humans breathe in oxygen and exhale carbondioxyde. Plants take in this carbondioxyde and release oxygen. At night, though, plants breathe the way humans do. So yeah, I think there's more oxygen in your house than in a house with no plants at all but you certainly won't notice it if you open your windows every now and then - it's not all that much, you know. Not like you could start charging your guests admission. =) On the other hand, with so many plants cleaning the air in your house, you may not feel the need to air it that often.
Reply:hmm.. interesting question. My guess is probably not, your house is not a vacuum, so the oxygen levels will try to equalize with the air outside. Kind of like when you put an ice cube in a warm glass of water, the ice cube eventually melts making the whole body of water one even temperature. The oxygen will equal out with the air around it. My theory...
Does my house have a higher concentration of oxygen if I have a lot of house plants?
I test houses for indoor air quality and my meter is set up to measure the percent of Oxygen (O2) and CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) in parts per million. I have never seen a house with higher than the average oxygen 20%.
Reply:maybe a very slight higher conc of oxygen, but not enough to make a difference.
Reply:Humans breathe in oxygen and exhale carbondioxyde. Plants take in this carbondioxyde and release oxygen. At night, though, plants breathe the way humans do. So yeah, I think there's more oxygen in your house than in a house with no plants at all but you certainly won't notice it if you open your windows every now and then - it's not all that much, you know. Not like you could start charging your guests admission. =) On the other hand, with so many plants cleaning the air in your house, you may not feel the need to air it that often.
Reply:hmm.. interesting question. My guess is probably not, your house is not a vacuum, so the oxygen levels will try to equalize with the air outside. Kind of like when you put an ice cube in a warm glass of water, the ice cube eventually melts making the whole body of water one even temperature. The oxygen will equal out with the air around it. My theory...
What kinds of plants make the best house plants?
I really want to bring some live plants into my home, but I have no idea what kind I should get.......or how to take care of them!
Thanks
What kinds of plants make the best house plants?
Ugh...florists don't always know, trust me. We can tell you all about how to arrange flowers and most likely the schientific names of them, but not so much how to grow them. In fact, many of the other florists in my shop don't even keep house plants. Anyhoo...I have always foung pothos extremely forgiving. They droop when thristy then perk right back up. Also, mother in law tongues are good as well as diffenbachia. Stay away from ficus and peace lilies if you want easy. Oh...there is a plant at home depot called something like zzxx plant or something. It has weird letters in it. It is so easy!
Reply:Ivy, they are hard to kill, just water occasionally and let them be.
You can even leave them just in water. Ivy do love crowded roots so you don't have to worry about transplanting them either.
Reply:Geraniums are fairly easy to keep alive. You should put them next to a window, and water them once a week, with 1-2 cups of water. When you buy it, make shure that the pot it's in is quite big, otherwise you may have to transplant it when it gets bigger.
Reply:Spider plants, aloe vera plants, any kind of philadedrum plants, some kinds of ivy plants......or cactus are very hardy also.......
You could probably go to a florist shop and ask them .....they could probably assist you on that.......or a garden centre will also do.
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Thanks
What kinds of plants make the best house plants?
Ugh...florists don't always know, trust me. We can tell you all about how to arrange flowers and most likely the schientific names of them, but not so much how to grow them. In fact, many of the other florists in my shop don't even keep house plants. Anyhoo...I have always foung pothos extremely forgiving. They droop when thristy then perk right back up. Also, mother in law tongues are good as well as diffenbachia. Stay away from ficus and peace lilies if you want easy. Oh...there is a plant at home depot called something like zzxx plant or something. It has weird letters in it. It is so easy!
Reply:Ivy, they are hard to kill, just water occasionally and let them be.
You can even leave them just in water. Ivy do love crowded roots so you don't have to worry about transplanting them either.
Reply:Geraniums are fairly easy to keep alive. You should put them next to a window, and water them once a week, with 1-2 cups of water. When you buy it, make shure that the pot it's in is quite big, otherwise you may have to transplant it when it gets bigger.
Reply:Spider plants, aloe vera plants, any kind of philadedrum plants, some kinds of ivy plants......or cactus are very hardy also.......
You could probably go to a florist shop and ask them .....they could probably assist you on that.......or a garden centre will also do.
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How often should you water your house plants?
I live with my sister, but she always lets her plants die. She got four of them last week and hasn't watered them yet... so I'm stepping in.
How often should I water them?
How often should you water your house plants?
it depends on a lot of things, like humidity, which can suck the water out of the plants.
i usually water mine when the soil starts to get dry, but not completly dry. usually about twice a week.
maybe for her next birthday or christmas or whatever you should get her some of those glass things they sell on tv that you fill with water and put into the plant. that way she'll just need to refill them when they get empty and not worry about watering the plants.
Reply:It depends on what plant, but in general..I soak the crap out of them and just check them every few days. A lot depends on how hot it is in your house. Dryer weather I tend to water them more, I've had tropical plants that I keep in doors in the winter and outside all summer and have had them for almost 7 years now.
Rule of thumb....If you stick your finger in the dirt and it's damp...leave it, but if it's really starting to get dry or the plant is starting to droop, water the heck out of it, then just leave it
Reply:Good for you! you might try to pour room temperature water on each plant in a slow, controlled stream. when the water stops being soaked up by the soil you are done. repeat alternate days until you determine how much they need in a week.
Reply:Depending on plants. . it's gud to water them everyday or atleast 1ce in 2 dayz
Reply:usually once a week is good. cactus can go longer in between waterings.
Reply:Depends on what kind of plants they are. But I'd say if she's had them a week, some watering needs to be happening.
Reply:little bit every 3 days
How often should I water them?
How often should you water your house plants?
it depends on a lot of things, like humidity, which can suck the water out of the plants.
i usually water mine when the soil starts to get dry, but not completly dry. usually about twice a week.
maybe for her next birthday or christmas or whatever you should get her some of those glass things they sell on tv that you fill with water and put into the plant. that way she'll just need to refill them when they get empty and not worry about watering the plants.
Reply:It depends on what plant, but in general..I soak the crap out of them and just check them every few days. A lot depends on how hot it is in your house. Dryer weather I tend to water them more, I've had tropical plants that I keep in doors in the winter and outside all summer and have had them for almost 7 years now.
Rule of thumb....If you stick your finger in the dirt and it's damp...leave it, but if it's really starting to get dry or the plant is starting to droop, water the heck out of it, then just leave it
Reply:Good for you! you might try to pour room temperature water on each plant in a slow, controlled stream. when the water stops being soaked up by the soil you are done. repeat alternate days until you determine how much they need in a week.
Reply:Depending on plants. . it's gud to water them everyday or atleast 1ce in 2 dayz
Reply:usually once a week is good. cactus can go longer in between waterings.
Reply:Depends on what kind of plants they are. But I'd say if she's had them a week, some watering needs to be happening.
Reply:little bit every 3 days
What are the top oxygen producing house plants?
I know that pothos ivy is one of them, but I want some plants in every room to boost oxygen in my home.
What are the top oxygen producing house plants?
Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman.
No listing of the Top Five Cleaners would be complete without mentioning houseplants, our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air of pollutants and toxins, counteracting outgassing and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
Find out which houseplants are our most effective allies in keeping your household air clean and pure.
SIMPLE SOLUTION: It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10 square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to 9 feet. This means that you need two or three plants to contribute to good air quality in the average domestic living room of about 20 to 25 square yards.
Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective all-around in counteracting offgassed chemicals and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
* Areca palm
* Reed palm
* Dwarf date palm
* Boston fern
* Janet Craig dracaena
* English ivy
* Australian sword fern
* Peace Lily
* Rubber plant
* Weeping fig
Although many plants like light, they do not all have to be placed near windows. Many indoor plants originated in the dense shade of tropical forests and have a high rate of photosynthesis. These are ideal for the home and can be placed in darker corners. When positioning plants, try to strike a balance between light and ventilation because the effect of plants on indoor air pollution appears to be reduced if they are set in a draft.
Reply:I have many Philodendron plants in my home for this purpose.
Reply:It pretty much depends on how large the plant is and how fast it ghoes through photosynthesis.
For the best results, put the plant near the best light, give it good soil, and water it healthily.
What are the top oxygen producing house plants?
Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman.
No listing of the Top Five Cleaners would be complete without mentioning houseplants, our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air of pollutants and toxins, counteracting outgassing and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
Find out which houseplants are our most effective allies in keeping your household air clean and pure.
SIMPLE SOLUTION: It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10 square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to 9 feet. This means that you need two or three plants to contribute to good air quality in the average domestic living room of about 20 to 25 square yards.
Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective all-around in counteracting offgassed chemicals and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
* Areca palm
* Reed palm
* Dwarf date palm
* Boston fern
* Janet Craig dracaena
* English ivy
* Australian sword fern
* Peace Lily
* Rubber plant
* Weeping fig
Although many plants like light, they do not all have to be placed near windows. Many indoor plants originated in the dense shade of tropical forests and have a high rate of photosynthesis. These are ideal for the home and can be placed in darker corners. When positioning plants, try to strike a balance between light and ventilation because the effect of plants on indoor air pollution appears to be reduced if they are set in a draft.
Reply:I have many Philodendron plants in my home for this purpose.
Reply:It pretty much depends on how large the plant is and how fast it ghoes through photosynthesis.
For the best results, put the plant near the best light, give it good soil, and water it healthily.
What are some good house plants?
I basically live in a basement and there are only small windows. What are some sturdy plants that really don't need much ligh, if any at all? If possible I would like to have plants that are not taking up my iny windows.
What are some good house plants?
Spider plants will grow in low light conditions and they tolerate neglect. And they improve the air quality.
What are some good house plants?
Spider plants will grow in low light conditions and they tolerate neglect. And they improve the air quality.
How do I deter cats from house plants?
How do I stop my cats from gnawing on and digging in my indoor pot plants?
How do I deter cats from house plants?
There's a product that is used for dog training called grannick's bitter apple. You can find it at petco in the dog section. It tastes really bad, but doesn't hurt them at all. (They do make a version for cats, but it's the same thing).
My cat was chewing on my Christmas tree until I coated it with bitter apple. She hasn't gone near it since!
Here's a link to more info: http://www.grannicks.com/
http://www.petco.com/product/2094/Granni...
Reply:How about growing some cat grass. Chia pets make one now.
Reply:Well cats will naturally dig in house plant pots, because of the dirt! But try covering the dirt with small rocks, but not gravel type!!! and completely cover all the top of the dirt!
Many house plants can be dangerous to cats if eatten! Like the vine kinds and the poinsettia's and a few others!!! If there floor pot plants try putting something in front of the plant, like a kids saftey gate for a few weeks! and I know there are a few sprays you can spray on the outside of the pot that cats and dogs don't like, to keep them away! There sold at almost all petshops!
It isn't the cats or dogs fault about plants, it's a natural instinct way before man was ever around!!! But finding ways to keep them away can be a project in it's self! You may like many people, you may have to move the plants to a different room where the cats can't get to them or get rid of the cats or plants!
Like I said it isn't the cats or dogs fault and you shouldn't be harsh to them! they don't know there not to be messing with them! It's like telling a outside dog to not relieve himself in your yard!!!
Reply:Chili powder or cayanne works well. I have also used pine cones or plastic forks stuck in the dirt with the tines upwards.
Reply:I put newspaper over the dirt and then put decorative rocks on top so my cat (booboo) doesn't see/have access to the dirt. She still swipes at the leaves though!
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How do I deter cats from house plants?
There's a product that is used for dog training called grannick's bitter apple. You can find it at petco in the dog section. It tastes really bad, but doesn't hurt them at all. (They do make a version for cats, but it's the same thing).
My cat was chewing on my Christmas tree until I coated it with bitter apple. She hasn't gone near it since!
Here's a link to more info: http://www.grannicks.com/
http://www.petco.com/product/2094/Granni...
Reply:How about growing some cat grass. Chia pets make one now.
Reply:Well cats will naturally dig in house plant pots, because of the dirt! But try covering the dirt with small rocks, but not gravel type!!! and completely cover all the top of the dirt!
Many house plants can be dangerous to cats if eatten! Like the vine kinds and the poinsettia's and a few others!!! If there floor pot plants try putting something in front of the plant, like a kids saftey gate for a few weeks! and I know there are a few sprays you can spray on the outside of the pot that cats and dogs don't like, to keep them away! There sold at almost all petshops!
It isn't the cats or dogs fault about plants, it's a natural instinct way before man was ever around!!! But finding ways to keep them away can be a project in it's self! You may like many people, you may have to move the plants to a different room where the cats can't get to them or get rid of the cats or plants!
Like I said it isn't the cats or dogs fault and you shouldn't be harsh to them! they don't know there not to be messing with them! It's like telling a outside dog to not relieve himself in your yard!!!
Reply:Chili powder or cayanne works well. I have also used pine cones or plastic forks stuck in the dirt with the tines upwards.
Reply:I put newspaper over the dirt and then put decorative rocks on top so my cat (booboo) doesn't see/have access to the dirt. She still swipes at the leaves though!
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What's the best way to progagate house plants from cuttings?
I get mixed results. Sometimes the plant cuttings florish, sometimes not. Generally, I put the cutting in a cup of water and wait until it develops roots. Sometimes, though, they rot. What am I doing wrong? What are some other 'greenthumb' tips? I'd like to be better with plants.
What's the best way to progagate house plants from cuttings?
There is a white power called rootone or root tone anyway you cut a circle around the bark portion then another about an inch away...cut a line between them and peel off the outter layer. spread rootone over the entire area then dampen spagram moss and wrap a ball of it around the branch over the rootone. Wrap and secure the moss with clear wrap making it as air tight as possible. Roots will grow while the branch is still living off the plant. When you see plenty of roots emerging through the moss clip it off and plant. In the case of say fruit tree cuttings the clipping is as mature as the mother plant and will bare fruit just as it would on the mother plant.
Reply:use rooting hormone powder,, and quality soil
Reply:Egg shells crushed in water.
Reply:Try damp sand or perlite instead of water -- many things need the oxygen they're not getting in water. Also the success rate of transplanting rooted cuttings from sand or perlite is higher than cuttings rooted in water for many species.
What's the best way to progagate house plants from cuttings?
There is a white power called rootone or root tone anyway you cut a circle around the bark portion then another about an inch away...cut a line between them and peel off the outter layer. spread rootone over the entire area then dampen spagram moss and wrap a ball of it around the branch over the rootone. Wrap and secure the moss with clear wrap making it as air tight as possible. Roots will grow while the branch is still living off the plant. When you see plenty of roots emerging through the moss clip it off and plant. In the case of say fruit tree cuttings the clipping is as mature as the mother plant and will bare fruit just as it would on the mother plant.
Reply:use rooting hormone powder,, and quality soil
Reply:Egg shells crushed in water.
Reply:Try damp sand or perlite instead of water -- many things need the oxygen they're not getting in water. Also the success rate of transplanting rooted cuttings from sand or perlite is higher than cuttings rooted in water for many species.
Easy care house plants? I want to get more but what else besides pothos?
I also have a cute money tree and this other plant that has a white flower but I want to fill the inside of our apartment with lots and lots of gorgeous plants!
Easy care house plants? I want to get more but what else besides pothos?
I have a Heart Leaf Philodendron it is part of a plant that was given to may aunt over 50 years ago. The plant I have was my mothers cutting, it is at least 20 years old. I am going to give a cutting to my daughter, that will make it three generations, a heirloom plant.
Good luck which ever one you choose.
Below is a sites with other plants that is also easy to grow.
http://redwoodbarn.com/houseplanttable.h...
http://gardening.about.com/od/houseplant...
Reply:I recently got hooked on Clivia, Plumeria and Adenium . If I can't kill them they have to be tough. And beautiful flowers indoors without a lot of extra lighting. eBay is a good source, seeds and seedlings are cheap but mature plants can sell for thousands of dollars. Some expensive ones are the result of hundreds of years of breeding others show up out of sheer luck, maybe we'll get lucky. RScott
Reply:I have a sheffelera ?sp. and a rubber plant both which I have found to be easy to grow and don't require alot of direct light.
Reply:Philodendrons are practically un-killable and are very pretty.
Peace lilies are nice too.
Easy care house plants? I want to get more but what else besides pothos?
I have a Heart Leaf Philodendron it is part of a plant that was given to may aunt over 50 years ago. The plant I have was my mothers cutting, it is at least 20 years old. I am going to give a cutting to my daughter, that will make it three generations, a heirloom plant.
Good luck which ever one you choose.
Below is a sites with other plants that is also easy to grow.
http://redwoodbarn.com/houseplanttable.h...
http://gardening.about.com/od/houseplant...
Reply:I recently got hooked on Clivia, Plumeria and Adenium . If I can't kill them they have to be tough. And beautiful flowers indoors without a lot of extra lighting. eBay is a good source, seeds and seedlings are cheap but mature plants can sell for thousands of dollars. Some expensive ones are the result of hundreds of years of breeding others show up out of sheer luck, maybe we'll get lucky. RScott
Reply:I have a sheffelera ?sp. and a rubber plant both which I have found to be easy to grow and don't require alot of direct light.
Reply:Philodendrons are practically un-killable and are very pretty.
Peace lilies are nice too.
What are the names of house plants that produce oxygen?
What are the names of indoor plants that expell the most oxygen in the air?
What are the names of house plants that produce oxygen?
Plants with large leaf surface areas and that can take a lot of sun will make more O2 than say a shade plant. So pick any houseplant you like that takes full sun and has large leaves.
Reply:all plants produce oxygen. the amount of oxygen expelled from a plant depends on the amount of photosynisist taking place. Plants that stay green all the time produce more oxygen than plants that don't stay green.
Reply:All plants produce oxigen.
Reply:plantae
What are the names of house plants that produce oxygen?
Plants with large leaf surface areas and that can take a lot of sun will make more O2 than say a shade plant. So pick any houseplant you like that takes full sun and has large leaves.
Reply:all plants produce oxygen. the amount of oxygen expelled from a plant depends on the amount of photosynisist taking place. Plants that stay green all the time produce more oxygen than plants that don't stay green.
Reply:All plants produce oxigen.
Reply:plantae
If I grab and shake my house plants, will that help them grow?
Just curious. The plants are tropical and don't get the excitement of the storms like regular wild plants. I thought about shaking them for a few seconds each day and wondering if that would help them grow better. What do you think?
If I grab and shake my house plants, will that help them grow?
I shake my trees and to help remove dead leaves,not hard but a little. but I think doing it every day may stress out your plant. furthermore you may make it go in to shock and it could possibly die. add plant food to encourage new growth.
Reply:ummm no. that's bad for plants. it rips their roots
Reply:I think that is a waste of time, and it will hurts the stems, or the roots of the plants.
If you want the plants to grow faster, maybe you shall spend some time and play some music instruments every day. or you should play some soft music radio for those plants. At least that is what I heard, like in the farm, people used to play music while they were milking the cow, or watering things. the scientists say the plants have a sense of hearing...
Reply:Tropical plants live in SPITE of storms, not because of them. Just take good care of them, and don't EAT any more of them - it's clearly affecting your thinking processes.
Reply:yes about as much a someone shacking you
Reply:I am going to call the authorities for attempted plant assault .
Reply:might not be a bad idea...it would also shift the soil a bit allowing for more spaces to open up where the roots can grow. I have heard (and seen) that when you put a bit of stress (like binding some of their branches down) on plants it'll make them work harder to stay alive then when you remove the stress it'll flourish!
Reply:actually, you're on to something.... but a little more gently, please..... touch, move the branches, pick off bad leaves, cause some movement of the plant DOES actually do good for it.... just like seedlings need the movement of air to grow strong enuff to be able to go outside and survive the winds, and how plants in their native environment brush against each other when the wind blows... and how a young tree is to be left enuff room in it's stakes to be able to move with the wind so it's trunk grows strong..... I inspect my garden about daily and even outside, will run my hands over the leaves and branches to hopefully 'stimulate them' as if another plant was beside them...... just don't shake the pot and the roots!!.... you are on your way to being a good gardener!!.....
Reply:uhmmm no that has about as much chance of making them grow as when I threatened mine to vacuum them up if they didn't grow.
They ended up in the vacuum...
**But seriously don't shake them it's really bad for there root systems. If they're not growing correctly look them up on the internet and you should find how to take care of them properly.
Reply:After shaking a plant, you MUST slap it and throw it to the ground. If this doesn't perk it up , kick it.
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If I grab and shake my house plants, will that help them grow?
I shake my trees and to help remove dead leaves,not hard but a little. but I think doing it every day may stress out your plant. furthermore you may make it go in to shock and it could possibly die. add plant food to encourage new growth.
Reply:ummm no. that's bad for plants. it rips their roots
Reply:I think that is a waste of time, and it will hurts the stems, or the roots of the plants.
If you want the plants to grow faster, maybe you shall spend some time and play some music instruments every day. or you should play some soft music radio for those plants. At least that is what I heard, like in the farm, people used to play music while they were milking the cow, or watering things. the scientists say the plants have a sense of hearing...
Reply:Tropical plants live in SPITE of storms, not because of them. Just take good care of them, and don't EAT any more of them - it's clearly affecting your thinking processes.
Reply:yes about as much a someone shacking you
Reply:I am going to call the authorities for attempted plant assault .
Reply:might not be a bad idea...it would also shift the soil a bit allowing for more spaces to open up where the roots can grow. I have heard (and seen) that when you put a bit of stress (like binding some of their branches down) on plants it'll make them work harder to stay alive then when you remove the stress it'll flourish!
Reply:actually, you're on to something.... but a little more gently, please..... touch, move the branches, pick off bad leaves, cause some movement of the plant DOES actually do good for it.... just like seedlings need the movement of air to grow strong enuff to be able to go outside and survive the winds, and how plants in their native environment brush against each other when the wind blows... and how a young tree is to be left enuff room in it's stakes to be able to move with the wind so it's trunk grows strong..... I inspect my garden about daily and even outside, will run my hands over the leaves and branches to hopefully 'stimulate them' as if another plant was beside them...... just don't shake the pot and the roots!!.... you are on your way to being a good gardener!!.....
Reply:uhmmm no that has about as much chance of making them grow as when I threatened mine to vacuum them up if they didn't grow.
They ended up in the vacuum...
**But seriously don't shake them it's really bad for there root systems. If they're not growing correctly look them up on the internet and you should find how to take care of them properly.
Reply:After shaking a plant, you MUST slap it and throw it to the ground. If this doesn't perk it up , kick it.
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How do i find pictures of house plants?
I have to find out some information about plants and I'm trying to see pictures of specific houseplants and outdoor plants that I like.
How do i find pictures of house plants?
go to google images and type "different types of house plants"
see what you get
Reply:Goto Yahoo. Click images. Type in "houseplants"
How do i find pictures of house plants?
go to google images and type "different types of house plants"
see what you get
Reply:Goto Yahoo. Click images. Type in "houseplants"
What home-made fertilizer will most house plants benefit from?
I have a coleus plant, a cactus, ficus, bamboo, and some others which I don't know the name of... and I would like them to grow better. I remember reading somewhere that just by putting skins of vegetables/fruits in certain plants' soil serves as a good fertilizer, though I'm not sure if that's true and what's the best way to do it. If any of you know any good tips for easy to implement home made fertilizers, please share.
What home-made fertilizer will most house plants benefit from?
Used tea leaves, yes, also used coffee grounds. Crushed egg shells are good too. If you have a fish tank, when you clean it, put the yucky water into old milk jugs and then water with it, also put the dirtied fish stones on top of your houseplant soil and more good fish fertilizer will go into the soil as you water regularly.
Reply:used tea leaves (strained) are a good source of nutrients for all plants. I 've tried this and it has done wonders for my garden.
Reply:I have a excellent mixture which I use on all my plants in or outdoor, but as you know cactus need very little moisture and I will NOT use this mixture for my cacti as it pobably will make them grow stringy.
1 tsp Epsom salts
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tblspn Saltpetre
1 Tblspn Scrubbs Amonia
Mix with 5 litres of water and fertilize every second week as you would use any other commercial fertilizer, the results are stunning...Good luck !!
Reply:Manure Tea.
Get some horse, cow or chicken manure [fresh or not]. Place inside a
cloth bag [old pillow case, perhaps]. Place the bag inside a pail of
water [I use 5 gal bucket]. The manure will steep [a day or 2], water will turn a
shade of brown and it becomes an excellent fertilizer.
NOTE: Chicken manure is strongest/very strong; if using it, your plants will not need as much and you may have to be careful not to give them too much.
What home-made fertilizer will most house plants benefit from?
Used tea leaves, yes, also used coffee grounds. Crushed egg shells are good too. If you have a fish tank, when you clean it, put the yucky water into old milk jugs and then water with it, also put the dirtied fish stones on top of your houseplant soil and more good fish fertilizer will go into the soil as you water regularly.
Reply:used tea leaves (strained) are a good source of nutrients for all plants. I 've tried this and it has done wonders for my garden.
Reply:I have a excellent mixture which I use on all my plants in or outdoor, but as you know cactus need very little moisture and I will NOT use this mixture for my cacti as it pobably will make them grow stringy.
1 tsp Epsom salts
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tblspn Saltpetre
1 Tblspn Scrubbs Amonia
Mix with 5 litres of water and fertilize every second week as you would use any other commercial fertilizer, the results are stunning...Good luck !!
Reply:Manure Tea.
Get some horse, cow or chicken manure [fresh or not]. Place inside a
cloth bag [old pillow case, perhaps]. Place the bag inside a pail of
water [I use 5 gal bucket]. The manure will steep [a day or 2], water will turn a
shade of brown and it becomes an excellent fertilizer.
NOTE: Chicken manure is strongest/very strong; if using it, your plants will not need as much and you may have to be careful not to give them too much.
Is it harmful to water house plants with carbonated water?
sometimes when i come home from work, i have some carbonated water left in my bottle and i just dump it on my plants. is that harmful or is safe for plants to be watered as such?
Is it harmful to water house plants with carbonated water?
the carbonated water will kill the plant the best thing to use is bottle water or distilled.
Reply:Only one way to find out.
Is it harmful to water house plants with carbonated water?
the carbonated water will kill the plant the best thing to use is bottle water or distilled.
Reply:Only one way to find out.
Is it safe to spray house plants with soapy water to kill soil gnats?
I have a purple heart, spider plant, and Swedish ivy, all of which are outdoors and recently, they have become infested with soil gnats. I have heard that you can kill them by spraying soapy water on them but I am afraid of killing my plants. Any suggestions?
Is it safe to spray house plants with soapy water to kill soil gnats?
yes, just spray the plant with water 1/2 hour later then repeat with soap then water 3 days later
Reply:Soapy water is effective and mostly safe.
Try a google-soapywater/houseplants. Years ago there was a guy on pbs that used a lot of soapy water on plants but I can't remember his name.
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Is it safe to spray house plants with soapy water to kill soil gnats?
yes, just spray the plant with water 1/2 hour later then repeat with soap then water 3 days later
Reply:Soapy water is effective and mostly safe.
Try a google-soapywater/houseplants. Years ago there was a guy on pbs that used a lot of soapy water on plants but I can't remember his name.
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How can I keep my house plants watered while out of town for 3 weeks?
I am going to Spain for three weeks. I have about 20 plants (large and small) and am exploring my options, here. I've tried a cheap version of those glass globes, but noticed the holes get clogged with soil and they don't work so well. I've also heard of placing a big pot of water on the floor and running a cotton string to each of my plants. Any input on these or other methods? Thanks!
How can I keep my house plants watered while out of town for 3 weeks?
You can put a few in the bath tub with shallow water to feed from the bottom. Soak bark in water, before leaving water once more then layer dirt with bark so water in soil will stay moist. Just check to make sure bark has no bugs, put a piece of potato near bark the bugs will be drawn to it and are easily seen to treat. This can be done in plant soil also to detect bugs.
Good Luck
Reply:Larger Plants that would not dry out more than once during your absence should be watered thoroughly just before you leave.
Plants which normally require watering every few days can be moved away from sunny windows and into bright but indirect light. This will slow down the plant’s use of water. Try this method before you leave to get an indication of just how far it will stretch the plant’s drying-out time.
Those plants which need to be watered frequently can be enclosed (pot and all) in clear plastic bags. Punch a few holes in the bag to provide a small amount of circulation. It is essential to move these plants away from sunny locations and into bright INDIRECT light. This will avoid heating up the inside of the plastic bags and “frying” the plants.
If your bathroom is fairly bright, you can use the “bathtub method.” Place your plants on bricks in the tub, fill the tub with an inch or two of water (not enough to reach the top of the bricks), set your plants on the bricks, and cover the bathtub with clear plastic.
Consider asking a friend to plant-sit. But: Do not ask a friend who doesn’t have plants of his/her own; the lack of experience could prove fatal to your plants. Choose only one person to look after your plants, and leave complete instructions with that person. If possible, move inaccessible plants into easy to reach locations, and if you have plants scattered throughout the house, make carefully complied list of every plant and its location. Special collections (bonsai, orchids…) should be given to the care of a fellow collector, if at all possible.
As a last resort (in summer only!), larger house plants can be placed outside (pot and all) in the ground on the north side of your house, and left in the care of Mother Nature.
I used the bathtub method, more than once It worked fine. Iost no plants.
Lucky, Hope you have a good trip:)
Reply:ask ur neighbor to do it while ur away
Reply:Poke a hole in the bottom of the pot and stick a string through it. Then fill a plastic container (with the lid partially cut) up with water. Place the pot on to of the container with the string dipping into the water. Capillary Action will draw the water up and keep your plants watered.
Reply:put those that will fit in bathtub, water until it comes out of the bottom of planter, large plants can be watered about 15 minutes before you leave, then check - soak up any standing water in the dish underneath -
How can I keep my house plants watered while out of town for 3 weeks?
You can put a few in the bath tub with shallow water to feed from the bottom. Soak bark in water, before leaving water once more then layer dirt with bark so water in soil will stay moist. Just check to make sure bark has no bugs, put a piece of potato near bark the bugs will be drawn to it and are easily seen to treat. This can be done in plant soil also to detect bugs.
Good Luck
Reply:Larger Plants that would not dry out more than once during your absence should be watered thoroughly just before you leave.
Plants which normally require watering every few days can be moved away from sunny windows and into bright but indirect light. This will slow down the plant’s use of water. Try this method before you leave to get an indication of just how far it will stretch the plant’s drying-out time.
Those plants which need to be watered frequently can be enclosed (pot and all) in clear plastic bags. Punch a few holes in the bag to provide a small amount of circulation. It is essential to move these plants away from sunny locations and into bright INDIRECT light. This will avoid heating up the inside of the plastic bags and “frying” the plants.
If your bathroom is fairly bright, you can use the “bathtub method.” Place your plants on bricks in the tub, fill the tub with an inch or two of water (not enough to reach the top of the bricks), set your plants on the bricks, and cover the bathtub with clear plastic.
Consider asking a friend to plant-sit. But: Do not ask a friend who doesn’t have plants of his/her own; the lack of experience could prove fatal to your plants. Choose only one person to look after your plants, and leave complete instructions with that person. If possible, move inaccessible plants into easy to reach locations, and if you have plants scattered throughout the house, make carefully complied list of every plant and its location. Special collections (bonsai, orchids…) should be given to the care of a fellow collector, if at all possible.
As a last resort (in summer only!), larger house plants can be placed outside (pot and all) in the ground on the north side of your house, and left in the care of Mother Nature.
I used the bathtub method, more than once It worked fine. Iost no plants.
Lucky, Hope you have a good trip:)
Reply:ask ur neighbor to do it while ur away
Reply:Poke a hole in the bottom of the pot and stick a string through it. Then fill a plastic container (with the lid partially cut) up with water. Place the pot on to of the container with the string dipping into the water. Capillary Action will draw the water up and keep your plants watered.
Reply:put those that will fit in bathtub, water until it comes out of the bottom of planter, large plants can be watered about 15 minutes before you leave, then check - soak up any standing water in the dish underneath -
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