The biggest killer of indoor plants is too much water. Yep, that's right - you may have killed your previous indoor foliage friends by being too much of a helicopter plant-parent! So, how do you know when your plant actually needs water? The potting mix will tell you all you need to know.
1. You're overwatering them (and have other bad watering techniques). Darcie Young Tashey, who's a marketer by day and a plant parent to over 100+ plants in her Chicago home around the clock, says the number one cause of houseplant death is “absolutely from overwatering.
Factors such as too much or too little water, light, heat, or fertilizer can cause many plant problems. However, in some cases, the problem results from a pest infestation. Several insects and other pests feed on houseplants.
Some people worry that plants in the bedroom will cause carbon dioxide (CO2) poisoning, but this is an urban myth. It's true that when you turn off the light, the plant no longer has a source of energy, and so photosynthesis stops.
It's fairly common to hear, "you shouldn't keep houseplants in the bedroom because they're not safe". This is based on the fact that most plants will release Carbon Dioxide and absorb Oxygen from the air while you're sleeping.
Overwater it.
If you really want to kill your plants quickly, water them a lot. It's the No. 1 contributor to houseplant death. Far more plants die from overwatering than under-watering, both indoors and out.
1. Overwatering. You probably would have guessed this would be on the list. In oft-quoted but never-cited articles, 'overwatering is the biggest killer of houseplants'.
Vinegar, salt, and boiling water are the quickest ways to kill your plants. Also watering too much or too little can be a fast and organic method to kill them.
On average, indoor plants should live a minimum of two to five years. But this is very dependent on the type of houseplant you own, as well as how committed you are to their care. It's not uncommon for some indoor plant types to live upwards of 20 years!
What you can do is cut back any dying leaves or stems. Leave at least a few leaves to absorb and process sunlight. Be sure the plant has good drainage out of the bottom of its container. When it springs back to life and you see new growth, then consider a general water-soluble fertilizer to help it along.
Spider Mites
Spider mites are especially dreaded houseplant pests because they are immensely difficult to get rid of.
If it's only the lower leaves, or the older leaves, then your plant might be suffering from a nitrogen deficiency. Luckily, this is an easy fix! Just give your plant a little bit of fertilizer to help it get back to being green and healthy.
Poor drainage or improper watering
Water issues — either too much or too little — are the leading reason behind yellow leaves. In overly wet soil, roots can't breathe. They suffocate, shut down and stop delivering the water and nutrients plants need. Underwatering, or drought, has a similar effect.
Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide, meaning it will kill most plants. It prevents the plants from making certain proteins that are needed for plant growth. Glyphosate stops a specific enzyme pathway, the shikimic acid pathway. The shikimic acid pathway is necessary for plants and some microorganisms.
Vinegar is non-selective, meaning it will damage any plants and turf grass it touches, not just the weeds you are trying to kill. When you spray the vinegar onto weeds, make sure it isn't hitting other plants.
The fastest, most effective way to kill roots is with chemical herbicide, as soon as the tree has been cut down.
Though vinegar can be fatal to many common plants, others, like rhododendrons, hydrangeas and gardenias, thrive on acidity which makes a bit of vinegar the best pick-me-up. Combine one cup of plain white vinegar with a gallon of water and use the next time you water these plants to see some amazing results.
The bedroom is the space you spend the most time in, so the power of plants can impact you the most in the bedroom. Plants can bring in life and nature energy. Some feng shui practitioners do not recommend plants in the bedroom because the wood element also has an aspect of upward and expansive energy.
For instance, placing indoor plants, except snake plants, in the bedroom should be avoided. Vastu Shastra also mentions the direction of the indoor garden to boost the flow of positive energies, as well as eliminate negativity.
Which Vastu plant for home is considered lucky for the bedroom ? Lavender plant is a symbol of cleanliness and purity. Its fragrance creates inner peace; thus, it is known for creating a relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom. Bamboo, Jasmine, Snake, and Peace Lily are some other Vastu plants for bedrooms.