Here are a few general plant care tips to help you with your house plants, according to Flowershop Network:
- Water – Keep soil moist yet not soggy. Water plants when soil is dry to the touch 1” into the soil.
- Drainage – Plants need a way to drain excess moisture. Container will need to have drain holes. Remove decorative foil after a couple of days.
- Don't overwater orchids. They don't like their roots to be saggy.
- Light – Plants need light. Place plants in an area where they receive bright filtered light, but not direct sun light.
Fertilizer – Wait a few weeks then give plants a well-balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month. Orchids need less fertilizer than other plants.
These are just a few general plant care tips to help you get started. For more detailed care instruction, check out the specific care tips for your plant.
Interesting Facts about some house plants
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are listed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) as a toxic/poisonous plant to cats and dogs.
Hydrangeas contain the toxin cyanogenic glycoside which may lead to vomiting, depression, anorexia, diarrhea, increased heart rate,
and increased body temperature in your animal.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) help improve air quality. A peace lily removes formaldehyde, benzine and carbon monoxide from the air.
Ingestion of any part of the peace lily may cause mild stomach upset and contact with the sap can cause skin irritation.
Tree Philodendron Plant
Ingestion of any part of the Tree Philodendron (Philodendron selloum) may cause severe discomfort. Contact with sap may cause skin irritation.
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) list of poisonous houseplants, most philodendron including
Tree Philodendron are poisonous to many domestic animals such as cats.
