{"id":13069,"date":"2020-07-26T22:38:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T01:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gustavoassisceramicas.com.br\/?p=13069"},"modified":"2022-03-02T23:59:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T02:59:40","slug":"como-cuidar-de-plantas-de-interiores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gustavodeassis.com\/en\/como-cuidar-de-plantas-de-interiores\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Indoor Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello everyone!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

This post is for everyone, green-fingered or otherwise, who loves having plants at home! I will try to answer some general questions about growing plants indoors.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The most important thing is to know what kind of plant you have. This will determine which pot, growing medium and location in your home are best suited to it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Let us look at some of the types most commonly grown indoors:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Succulents<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

Succulents have become very popular for their beauty and resilience. Their name refers to their plump leaves, which store water for dry periods. They therefore need little watering and may even die if the soil is too wet. The growing medium should be free-draining so that excess water can flow away easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A flowering succulent in a small pot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

Many prefer plenty of sun, although some tolerate partial shade. Ask the seller which type you have and position it at home according to their advice. A cactus will struggle in partial shade, whereas an aloe may grow there without difficulty.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Since they need little watering, they can be placed in almost any kind of pot or support, including walls, trunks and trees. Just make sure there is good drainage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aroids<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

These plants have highly ornamental foliage and are well adapted to low-light conditions. They like moisture and warm climates. Their natural habitat is the shaded part of tropical forests. Anthuriums, philodendrons and pothos belong to this family.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Choose a growing medium that retains water and pay attention to watering. These plants like regular watering. Personally, I like to mist their leaves. This makes them look better and helps clear mites from the surface.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Ferns<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

Maidenhair ferns, staghorn ferns and Asplenium belong to this group. They look beautiful in hanging pots. They do not produce flowers, reproducing instead by spores, but have highly ornamental foliage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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An Asplenium fern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

They love moisture. Mist their leaves, preferably in the morning. Another option is to put them in the bathroom, where they will benefit from steam from the shower. The growing medium should be porous but retain water. Coconut fibre is a good choice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Avoid placing them in direct sun. They prefer filtered sunlight.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Epiphytes<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

These plants grow on tree trunks. Their name comes from Latin (epi \u2013 on top, phytos \u2013 plant). Many bromeliads, orchids and ferns fall into this category. They use other plants as supports but are not parasites.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Epiphytic bromeliads mainly use their roots for anchorage. Water and nutrients are absorbed in the plant's crown, where specialised cells are located. When watering and feeding them, therefore, wet the inside of the bromeliad as well.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Bromeliads, on the right, in a hanging pot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

Orchids need well-drained, aerated growing media to prevent root rot. Keep them in a bright location away from direct sunlight. Use pots with holes to keep their roots healthy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Pots with or without Drainage Holes?<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

Some pots have holes and others do not. The holes are important for draining irrigation water. If a pot with holes is unattractive, it can be placed inside a pot without holes, which then serves as a decorative outer pot, or cachepot.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

But what if we want to plant directly into a pot without holes?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

According to some growers, this is possible, but certain precautions are needed. Take care to place stones and sand at the bottom of the pot, with mesh or matting separating this layer from the growing medium. If available, add activated charcoal: it helps absorb excess water and has an antimicrobial function, preventing the spread of fungi that might attack the roots. Watering must also be less frequent to prevent root rot. Water only when the soil is dry.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Sources and Recommended Reading:<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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https:\/\/blog.stihl.com.br\/jardinagem\/2020\/04\/como-plantar-em-vasos-sem-furos-aprenda\/<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n
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http:\/\/herebutnot.com\/aroids-anthuriums-philodendrons-care-culture-tips-for-growing-indoors\/<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n
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https:\/\/www.bromeliads.info\/growing-tips-for-epiphytes\/<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/basic-fern-care-1902899<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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