Growing potted plants at home is a popular activity for many people. However, in order for houseplants grown at home to grow he althily, you must follow the basic rules for their cultivation. Here are some tips on what causes the biggest problems in growing potted plants at home for beginners and what conditions should be provided for plants to grow beautifully and he althy.
Eachspecies of houseplantsneeds an individual approach, but there are some general rules that must be followed for most houseplants. Watering usually causes the most problems, we do not know when to water them and how much water they need.It is impossible to give exact proportions, but there are some rules that will allow growers to avoid basic mistakes. 
"align=left height=216 width=184 />The greatest sin is the so-called wateringpotted plantsin advance, this usually causes the roots to rot and eventually die completely. Remember that before watering, always check the soil with your fingers. However, it is not enough to check it close to the surface, it is better to insert your finger deeper and if it is dry, then water it. Remember, however, that the soil for ferns and plants such as the perennial should be constantly moist (which does not mean wet). For novice growers, even ordinary watering can cause many problems, especially if they set the bar high and start with demanding species. At the beginning, I advise you to start growing Sternberg's herb or fern, which are the easiest to grow potted plants
An important rule is to water plants less in winter and much more in summer during the growing season, in addition, we start fertilizing potted plants in March. Some growers believe that adding more than what is stated on the package will result in faster growth of the plant. Nothing could be more wrong. Over-fertilization can also have serious consequences.
"Some plants, such as the African violet, should be watered from the bottom, i.e. by pouring water into the saucer, and after waiting about 15 minutes, pour out the water. "
"We should also remember that wateringpotted plants at homeoften and a little bit is harmful, so that the plant can breathe, give the soil some time to dry (not dry). To make things easier, I will mention that plants are usually watered twice a week in summer and once a week in winter. Of course, there are also some exceptions. Over time, if the grower carefully looks at his plants, he will start to notice what they are missing, he will know whether to increase watering or move the plant to another place.
As for the place where the best success isgrowing plants at homethe rule here is that species with colorful leaves should be placed in direct sunlight, e.g. on the window sill. The greener the species, the better it tolerates light deficiencies. This does not mean, however, that you can put a flower in a shaded corridor and require it to grow nicely. Every plant needs light to carry out photosynthesis.
