– I have run a garden center for the past 20 years, and I have received many questions about why plants die, and how best to take care of them. That’s what Vikram Singh, owner and operator of Planteland garden and garden center in Lier, says. With over 900 different plants at his centre, Singh has gained a good insight into the challenges people often face. One of the most common mistakes is about watering. Vikram Singh says that the right light conditions are crucial for the plant’s well-being. Photo: Dana Khalouf / news Have your plants died while you were on holiday? Yes, my plants have died while I’ve been away. No, I haven’t experienced that. I don’t have plants. Show result Feel free to share your plant habits with us at the bottom of this issue. Plants don’t need a lot of water – People think that plants need to swim in water, and they water the plants too much before they leave. It is better to put a dish of water under the plants so that they can soak up water from the roots, explains Singh. Do not water the plants too much, but not too little either. Check the soil regularly and make sure it is moist but not wet. Photo: Dana Khalouf / news Tips for keeping the plants alive Move the plants from windowsills to protect them from direct sunlight, which can damage them. Place the plants in a room with lots of light. Move the plants to the shade if they are outside to protect them from direct sunlight which can dry them out. Ask your neighbor if they can water your plants while you’re gone. Place a dish of water under the plants so they can soak up water from the bottom. Use larger pots or jars. The plants will thrive better in slightly larger pots, as these retain moisture longer and give the plants more soil to grow in. Small pots dry out faster than large pots, which have more soil and thus retain moisture better. Plants with thick leaves need less water, while plants with thin leaves require more water. Thick leaves retain water for a long time. If the pots have drainage holes, it is not dangerous if water runs out when it rains. If the pots do not have holes and are too dense, it is better to move them under cover to avoid overwatering. He adds that if it rains a lot and the pots do not have holes for drainage, they should be moved under cover to avoid overwatering. – Plants tolerate a good deal of drought, but not being completely dried out. Unfortunately, many do not have green fingers, says Singh. He also emphasizes that the right light conditions are crucial for the plants’ well-being. – Some plants need a lot of sun, while others thrive best in the shade, Singh points out. Place a dish of water under the plants so they can soak up water from the bottom. Photo: Dana Khalouf / news Influenced by many factors Alf Erik Finsrud is a subject teacher in gardening and agriculture and has over 30 years’ experience with plants. He believes that many people treat all their plants the same – and that this is often why they die. Alf Erik Finsrud says that it is important to follow the instructions for each plant to ensure the right amount of light and water. Photo: Private – It is important to follow the instructions for each plant to ensure the correct amount of sun and water. Different plants have different needs. Some require more water and sunlight than others, explains Finsrud. He emphasizes that several factors such as dry air and heat from wood burning can affect the well-being of the plants. – I also encourage people to ask questions when buying plants to get the right care information, he says. Here are Finsrud’s tips for making a plant survive for ten days with minimal care. – Take them away from the windowsill and put them somewhere with some shade, but also some light. Make sure they get water once or twice, maybe three times a week, depending on how big the plants are. Also remember that flowering plants need more water than normal green plants. When traveling away, this can be solved, for example, with a self-watering pot. You can fill empty plastic bottles with water and place them upside down in the soil. This can give the plants water for three to four days. Photo: Dana Khalouf / news Self-watering solutions Vikram Singh says that there are now drip irrigation systems on the market that can automate watering. – Another simple solution is to fill empty plastic bottles with water and place them upside down in the soil. This can give the plants water for three to four days. Do you have any tips on how to take care of the plants when you go away. Feel free to share them here: Hello! Welcome to dialogue at news. Since you are logged in to other news services, you do not have to log in again here, but we need your consent to our terms of use for online dialogue Published 14.07.2024, at 08.17
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