Houseplants & Succulents
Houseplants are a great addition to any indoor environment. They purify our air and give us fresh oxygen, contributing to a healthy atmosphere. Sometimes certain conditions lead to problems. The most common house plant problems are caused by insect infestation, improper lighting conditions and watering habits.
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Aloe
African Violet
Aglonema
Chinese Evergreen
Araucaria Heterophylla
Norfolk Island Pine
Amaryllis Bulb
Anthurium
Azalea
Bamboo Palm
Beaucarnea Recurvata
Ponytail Palm
Birds of Paradise
Bougainvillea
Bromeliad
Bulb Plant
Chlorophytum
Spider Plant
Chrysanthemum
Spider Plant
Houseplant & Succulent Care
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LIGHTING
Be sure of the light requirements of your plant. Plants that do not receive enough light appear more spindly or 'leggy", with weak stems and less foliage. Plants that receive too much light may show sun damage on their leaves - a brownish drying up of the leaf at the edges, or exhibit a bleached yellowish look on the entire plant. Plants exhibiting these characteristics should be moved to a more appropriate location relative to how much light they need. You may consider artificial light for the plants that need more light, and move the plants that are getting too much light to a different window, or out of direct sunlight.
WATERING
It is best to water regularly with a watering schedule. Some plants like to have wet feet and some like to dry out between watering, so it is important to know your plants watering requirements. Signs of over-watering are much like that of under-watering and include a yellowing and/or dropping off or drooping of leaves. Over-watering and under-watering have many of the same signs because the plant is spending the majority of its energy maintaining the root system.
PESTS
The most common houseplant bugs are aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites. Aphids are green and appear in clusters. Mealybugs are white and appear on the undersides of leaves and crevices on the plant. Spider mites are most often noticed due to the webbing that appears on the plant. Insects may be controlled by washing the plant with a mild soap and warm water every few days. If they persist, you may need to use a pesticide or a miticide, depending on the bug. All Seasons carries these products year round and we have systemic insecticides that may be added to the soil to prevent and stop any further bug infestations. Always read the label before applying any chemicals. Bugs may be prevented by cleaning your plants regularly, planting them in well-draining containers and offering good air flow and ventilation.