What to do with houseplants?

Keep in mind that no plant grows in nature in a pot inside a house, should be made from time to time certain operations to keep them healthy and under control. As a first measure to be taken into account, change the pot 5 or 6 times a year. It is to keep the root system healthy. We must find out first of all whether the plant has outgrown the pot, that is, if the soil is not nothing but roots without soil.

Q Sometimes their looks shows us, because it is disproportionate to the recipient, does not produce new shoots in spring or even some roots poke through the hole in the bottom of the pot. However, the safest way to find out is to reverse it. Hitting the rim, if possible by the size, on a hard surface and pull a little to inspect the plant roots. Before the change is convenient watering pot with plenty, and allow to drain excess water, then it should not be watered two or three days, so the roots have begun to explore the soil for moisture.

Despite the change of potted some plants, especially those of rapid growth, the substrate do not always get enough nutrients.

Other times are too large it impossible to change, then it is necessary to feed them when they are growing or giving flowers. The easiest method is to pay them with irrigation water through a soluble or granular fertilizer, putting a spoonful in the pot and then watering or via a foliar fertilizer that is sprayed on the leaves. Do not apply any more of what the instructions say in many cases it is better to err on defecto.La Most plants need regular pruning, sometimes it's just a matter of hygiene and appearance, and only to be cut faded flowers and estropeadas.Deben dead leaves or sharp scissors always used, no rust, and clean. The material of "food" that should be used for indoor plants is vital for some, while others thrive on any kind, all the water and minerals that the plant needs for growth are absorbed from the substrate through the roots. Never use garden soil because drainage is difficult and tends to compact quickly.The potting soil has traditionally been an art and a mystery. Mixtures can be 3:1:3 or 3:1:2 proportion equal parts of ground-Surf-peat-perlite or soil - sand or compost-soil-resaca.Siempre to do with a hangover or mixtures that improved land give nutrients, peat gives water retention and aeration and sand facilitates drenaje.La most commercial preparations based on these componentes.Si are highest proportion of peat will be suitable for some species require acid soil as ferns for example.