Growing ornamental plants at home is very popular with many housewives because it brings a green and relaxing living space. However, a few mistakes that housewives often make it difficult to achieve the desired effect in planting and caring for plants.
The pot is too small
Using a pot of plants that is too small will make it difficult for the root system to grow well. The "root bundle" condition also reduces the ability to absorb nutrients and water from the soil, causing the plant to become stunted, leaves to be difficult to grow well and very easy to wither even when regularly cared for.
The planting pot is too big
Conversely, a pot of plants that is too large with a lot of soil will cause excess water stagnation when watering, blocking the air and causing root rot, making it difficult for plants to grow well.
Pot with inappropriate area
Using pots with a narrow surface area will make the root system not have enough space to grow. Plant roots must compete to absorb water and nutrients, causing the plant to grow poorly. This is also the reason why houseplants are easily stunted, thin stems and at risk of pests and diseases.
Do not replant according to the plant's growth cycle
A suitable pot of plants will help ornamental plants grow and absorb nutrients easily. Not replacing pots according to the plant's growth cycle will cause the soil to become infertile, roots to lack growth space, and slow down growth, causing the plant to gradually weaken.
Housewives should monitor the growth rate and change pots at the right time. If the plant grows quickly, switch to choosing pots with a diameter of 3 - 5cm larger, which will help the root system have enough space to grow and absorb nutrients better.
