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■ Solving Houseplant Woes

I'euple have grown in their homes for thousands of years. The intrigue and appeal of bring nature in doors continues today, as millions of people in this country are certified houseprant "nuts". Along with the . improvements in ntpdern medicine has come an increased sophistication is diagnosing and solving plant problems Indoor gardeners should inspect their plants each time they water to delect any problems, pests or diseases lief ore they do ex tensive damage Xiw. lul loUIM. art* seven common houseplant problems and solutions Lack of Light This pro blem is indicated by weak and spindly new growth with large gaps between the leaves. Plants, bonding their stems and leaves in the direction of available light is another sign of lack of light Solution Gradually move the plants to a ■ brighter location, keeping them well watered. If a brighter location is not available, provide artificial light St \ H (> K N O K Bleaching Dead tan or brown patches on leaves exposed to direct sunlight are signs of sunburn

Sometimes the plants will remain green, but the growth in stunted Solution Move the plants that cannot tolerate direct sun to a shaded area, or reduce the light intensity, with curtains or window shades when direct sun shines on the plants Trim damaged leaves and keep plants watered TOO LITTLE Holer With this problem, leaves are small and may dry and become brittle Growth of the plants may be stunted Bleaehed areas may occur between the veins Solution Water plants i m m e d i a t e 1 y a n d thoroughly II the soil is completely dry. add a hit of wetting agent (which you can buy at garden centers > or soak the entire pot in water for a couple of hours TOO MICH Water Plants fail to grow and leaves may wilt, lose .their glossiness, and become light green or yellow. The roots are brown and mushy, without white tips Solution If the plants are severely; wilted without White root tips, discard them Less severely affected planLs should not be watered until the soil is barely moist Provide good drainage to prevent this problem hv using light soil mixes

jSIITROGKN Deficiency .With this problem, the oldest leaves usually the lowest ones — turn yellow and may drop Growth is slow . new leaves are small, and the whole plant may be. stunted Solution For a quick response, apply'a foliar fertilizer. such as HP PID GRo Plant Food Fertilize houseplants with a 5-10-5 fertilizer, added at regular intervals APIIIDS. Aphids. tiny, non winged green, soft bodies insects, cluster in the buds, young stems, and leaves, leaves curl, are discolored, reduced in size, and may be coated by a shiny or sticky substance Solution Use an indoor plant insect spray containing 4->rthene. resmethrin. or pyrethrins FUNGI'S GNATS: These small, slendar. dark insects will fly around when plants are disturbed They frequently run across the foilage and soil and may also be found on windows Roots may be damaged, and seelings may die Solution. Spray with a household insect spray containing Diazinon * Repeated applications maybe necessary.

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