When To Start Plants Indoors

While these mushrooms may not be attractive, they are only toxic if ingested in large quantities, and if their looks do not bother you, leave them alone, as the mycelium actually breaks soil down and is beneficial to your houseplants.

Water your plant only when it needs it; typically, when the top of the soil appears dry. If the plant still smells, or has visible fungus or mold on the surface of the soil, repot in fresh soil.

Maintain a soil temperature of 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal root formation. Gently fill in around the roots with soil. Use a sharp sterilized knife to cut a 1-inch slit in the stem of the plant.

Sugar cane is actually a perennial grass that grows in tropical regions. Spread a 2-inch layer of compost on top of the seed pieces. Provide bottom heat to warm the soil set for at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

The trees should be planted closely together in the center of the pot. Ficus is an attractive indoor plant with graceful branches, pale grey bark and glossy green foliage. As the plant grows, the trunks of the young ficus trees will graft together, forming...

There are many commercial fertilizers, but making your own is less expensive and just as good as commercial fertilizers. From time to time, check your pH levels. Many people enjoy gardening without the use of soil and just use water, called hydroponic...

It will, however, produce new growth from above the node beneath the waxed end. The harvester applies the wax.Removing the wax will not make a difference, as the lucky bamboo will never sprout from the top of the cane.

Change the water every few weeks and do not let it become murky or stagnant.Watch your avocado seed grow into a tree. Avocado trees take over a decade before they grow avocados, and indoor plants may never grow flowers or produce ripe fruit.

Watering with distilled water, which has the recommended amount of indoor plant fertilizer added, provides an appropriate level of minerals.Rainwater or melted snow usually work well for plant watering, because they are forms of naturally occurring soft...

Because they produce a sticky substance called honeydew, the first sign of scales is often leaves that feel sticky to the touch. Scales drain sap from the plant and their honeydew leaves the plant more susceptible to fungal infections.

Fillers at the bottoms of large planters are used for promoting proper drainage and adjusting the weight at the bottom of the pot, whether too heavy or too light.Before you line the bottom of your planter with a filler material, consider the needs of...

Commercial greenhouses are able to monitor and adjust humidity by misting plants at preset intervals. If you do not have the capability of an automated system, you can try some simple techniques to raise the humidity.Place large buckets of water in your...

A single hole in the center is suitable for a pot that's six inches or smaller. Squeeze the drill trigger and firmly press down until the bit penetrates the pot. Use a 1/2-inch drill bit for any pot that's larger than six inches.Position the drill with...

I did find a few modern photos of the speckled maroon and white flowers of Eranthemum aspersum, so I'm guessing that plant is still available somewhere, whether under the right name or not.If you like colorful leaves, be sure to check out the false eranthemums...

Spider plants need to be fertilized only three or four times a year. If you have any trouble growing your spider plant cuttings in the future, consider using this method. If you are rooting them in water, 3 inches of roots is a good length for them to...

Mist your patchouli plant often, using the fine-mist setting on a spray bottle.Fertilize your patchouli plant with organic fish emulsion every three months by following the manufacturer's instructions for application.

Bugs that escape to the top or bottom of the pot after the heavy watering with hydrogen peroxide will crawl over the diatomaceous earth. Water again just at the point when the leaves start to droop.

This article will cover some of the ways to prepare and grow aloes from seed. Water tray under the pots on the leftMost aloes bloom in winter so seed production tends to be heaviest in winter and early spring.What this tells me is that most aloe seed...

Hausa potato, frafra potato, Sudan potato, coleus potato, Zulu potato)Thanks to the many people who contribute their photos to Dave's Garden. Obviously much reclassification of the genus has taken place, and even the ubiquitous coleus, until recently...

Sap-sucking pests are often small and difficult to see, but the damage they cause is apparent. In most cases, the problem is relatively easy to solve.Proper watering and fertilizer application produces healthy, pest-resistant plants.Pests that leave sticky...

If you see water trickling into the cup's bottom, you added too much. Show your child how to make a tiny greenhouse out of a cup with cotton inside it to sprout some seeds. While the experiment works with just about any type of seed, children can enjoy...

Some philodendron plants seem to thrive on neglect without any fertilizer, but most plants perform best on a regular fertilizer regimen. Excess water should drain freely. In the winter, when philodendron's growth slows or stops briefly, water only enough...

Additionally, the young plants are at risk of transplant shock when you transplant them into a new, less-controlled environment. Indirect seeding also requires additional preparation in order to make sure that your seedlings are ready for transplantation...

Depending on your cultivation habits, you might notice a white mold on your ferns. This is a common problem for many houseplants, including ferns.Ferns are susceptible to white mold, also known as powdery mildew.When you notice white or gray mold or powder...

Isobutylidene diurea releases urea slowly as it dissolves. Salts can build up in potted soils and can eventually poison the plant.Care must be taken when applying urea to potted plants so roots do not burn.Not every houseplant is a heavy nitrogen user,...

Although you may be able to get a friend to stop by and water the plants, that requires giving someone else access to your home and arranging for keys to be exchanged. If you intend to use the bottle for watering on a regular basis, submerging the bottle...

Rub the sides of the cloth together to spread the mayo thin.Rub the mayonnaise on the cloth into the leaves of the plant until they shine. Wipe the leaves off with one side of the clean cloth.