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The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.\u00a0\u2014 Alfred Austin<\/i><\/p>\n

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Their lush green goodness energizes our environment, the bright colors spread vibrance, and their presence is a perfect stress\u00a0buster. Houseplants apart from providing us fresh air flow, enhance the feel-good factor of our home. However, it is observed that one moment they\u2019re happy as Larry and the other moment,\u00a0they\u00a0are\u00a0drooping\u00a0leaves in their weariness. We all know you never wanted this for your plants, however, there are plenty of reasons that add up to distress them, while you\u2019re left scratching your head, there are few healthy hacks on how to takecare of houseplants that can get rid of the pests, yellow leaves, and reduce the building stress and bring them back to life again.<\/p>\n

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If you think you have to go back to basics and begin with your gardening hobby all over again, well, the following indoor plants care tips can help you graduate in gardening right away!<\/p>\n

1.<\/span>Know Your Plant<\/h2>\n

Every houseplant requires food, water, and sunlight. However, it is the amount that varies. For example, Cacti require bright light and dry soil, whereas Aralias plants prefer partial shade, a sheltered location, and well-drained soil, Jade plant care<\/a> is easy. So,\u00a0the\u00a0first and foremost job of yours\u00a0is to get to know your plant and be friends with it by providing it with what it needs the most.<\/p>\n

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2.<\/span>Find The Light<\/h2>\n

The basics of providing plants with lightning indoors are understanding which one prefers like a full or partial sun, direct or indirect sunlight and along with\u00a0it,\u00a0knowing your windows as a south-facing window will allow bright light to sweep in,\u00a0on the other hand,\u00a0an overhead window will allow medium sunlight.<\/p>\n

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3.<\/span>Don\u2019t Drown Your Plants, Make Them Hold Water Longer<\/h2>\n

Excess of anything is harmful!\u00a0The same\u00a0is followed when it comes to watering your plants.\u00a0Begin by\u00a0frequently water them throughout the day or tuck a damp sponge into the bottom of the pot before filling the pot with soil. It will keep the soil moist for longer and will act as a water reservoir.<\/p>\n

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4.<\/span>But First, Tea<\/h2>\n

Just like you need a cuppa to relax and revive again! Similarly, they require their energy drink to revitalize. Substitute brewed tea when watering or work wet tea leaves into the soil to give the plants a newfangled look. <\/p>\n

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5.<\/span>Drizzle Some Humidity<\/h2>\n

Brown leaves are a great sign that the air around your houseplant is dry. Spritzing the foliage with water no cooler than room temperature is a good way to provide moisture. You can also use the gravel-water filled saucers or add a humidifier to increase the humidity for houseplants. Never mist them while they are exposed to full sun.<\/p>\n

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6.<\/span>Never, Ever Drain Vegetable Stock Or Egg Water<\/h2>\n

Hydrate your plants with a nutrient-filled liquid and nurture them naturally. The water obtained from boiling eggs and vegetables has the power to rejuvenate the plants and liven them up again.<\/p>\n

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7.<\/span>Turn The Yellow Into Green<\/h2>\n

A spoon of mayonnaise can sparkle a plant with much-needed\u00a0lustre. Wipe the dull, worn out looking leaves with a cloth soaked in a mixture of warm water and milk or go for spoonful mayonnaise and add a shiny gloss to your plants. Avoid wiping it with a duster as it can transfer pests and insect eggs from one plant to another.<\/p>\n

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8.<\/span>Prevent Pest Attacks<\/h2>\n

A small pest can harm your houseplant by laying eggs on it and further reaching out to other plants. For a healthy houseplant maintenance, they can be fertilized one of two ways. The first is through water, the other is through slow release fertilizer. However, you can save them by using a balanced liquid fertilizer or even spray Neem oil spray.<\/p>\n

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9.<\/span>Know When To\u00a0Repot<\/h2>\n

Petite-sized leaves are a sign that you need to either trim the stem or leaf cuttings and propagate it to another pot or arrange a bigger pot for your plant. Soil drying out quickly, roots growing through the drainage holes\u00a0are great ways to find out that your plant is ready to go into a bigger pot.<\/p>\n

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10.<\/span>Other Gardening Secrets<\/h2>\n

While gardening there are no mistakes, there are only experiments. And following quick tricks can uplift the spirits of you and your plant.<\/p>\n

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