Plant Care Tips: Green
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Not only are green and flowering plants a
great enhancement to any home or office
decor, they are also beneficial to your
health. The results of a study by the
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) show that common
houseplants are powerful, natural air
cleaners - all the more reason why you want
to keep your plants healthy with the proper
care.
Most plants come with care instructions
specified for the type of plant. The Society
of American Florists provides these
additional general guidelines to keep most
green houseplants thriving:
Keep plants in
medium-light locations - out of direct
sunlight
Natural light is best, but some plants can
also thrive in office fluorescent light.
Most flowering potted plants should be
placed in areas with the most light in order
to maintain good flower color and promote
the maximum number of flowers to open.
Foliage plants will do well under lower
light levels and can be placed in areas
providing reduced light.
Plant soil
should be kept moist at all times
Plants should not be allowed to dry out or
wilt. Be careful to avoid over watering - do
not allow plants to stand in water. Avoid
wetting plant leaves.
Avoid excessive
heat or cold
Plants should be kept in a cool spot
(between 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit) for
best performance. They should be kept away
from direct sunlight, heating or cooling
vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on
top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances
like televisions give off heat, which causes
plants to dehydrate.)
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