Number two will surprise you.
To help, we sought outhouseplant expertsto share the routine habits they really swear by.
Read on for our expert-approved habits that will make you the bestplant parent.
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Two, youre breaking away from a habit of reaching for a screen first thing after waking.
double-check to turn your leaf upside down and take a look.
Dust obscures the leaf cells from sunlight, interfering with photosynthesis.
The best way you might check that is by feeling the soil with your fingers.
Stick your finger about two inches into the soildoes it feel moist or dry?
Additionally, you’ve got the option to use its temperature to gauge the moisture level.
If it’s cooler, it’s probably still wet, Failla says.
If it’s warmer, it’s probably dry.
If it’s light brown, it’s probably dry.
If it’s dark brown, it’s probably still wet.
Alternatively, you could buy a moisture metera gear with a probe that measures the wetness of soil.
Consider moving the plant into a bigger pot with fresh soil, Adler suggests.
Annually, lift the pot to see if roots are poking through the drainage holes.
you could get a houseplant fertilizerthat squirts into your watering can.
For example, check your plants while waiting for the water to boil for your morning coffee.
If youre overwhelmed with their care, you may end up neglecting and killing them.
