- 1). Add pasteurized soil to your soil mixture. Though it seems logical that your houseplants would do well with the same soil that is in your garden, houseplants actually need a soil that allows for more air to the root system and more drainage. Therefore, when purchasing a soil to add to your houseplants' current soil mixture, look for soil that is pasteurized and has additional natural elements such as sand and peat moss.
- 2). Water your plants as needed to keep their soil moist, which means that it feels wet to the touch, but is not muddy or flooded, nor should it feel dry or flaky. The watering process will vary significantly depending on the type of pot that you use for your houseplant and the amount of light that the houseplant receives. The plants that receive more light will dry more quickly and will need water more frequently. Plants that are potted in smaller containers will also need water more quickly, whereas plants in potters that are large may go a week or more without needed additional water. Use the simple tests of feeling the soil with your fingers to determine if your plants need more water.
- 3). Add a store-bought natural fertilizer to your houseplant. Sometimes growth in houseplants is stunted because the plants are not getting enough nutrients. Adding a fertilizer may incorporate the missing nutrients into the soil and aid the houseplants' growth. Follow the instructions or the specific fertilizer and use only the amount recommended.
- 4). Adjust the amount of light your houseplant is receiving. If you know the type of plant that you have, then make sure that the plant has the required sunlight for its species. If you do not know the type of plant that you have, look at the leaves for a sign. If a plant is getting the correct amount of watering, but the leaves are turning brown frequently, then your plant might be getting too much sunlight and should be moved to a place in your home that receives partial sunlight. If your plant's leaves are wilting or sagging, it may need more sunlight. Move it to a place in your home with more direct sunlight.
- 5). Regularly cut away dead leaves or branches from your houseplant with regular garden shears. By getting rid of dead or dying leaves or branches, you will protect the rest of the healthy houseplant from illness and aid in healthy growing.
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