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How To Choose A Healthy Plant |
Where to buy: Most plants sold in the US
are of good quality and disease and insect free. When
choosing a nursery or garden department of a store, look to
see if the plants are watered, healthy looking, and well
cared for.
Talk to family and friends to see what kinds of experiences
they’ve had with a particular store. Are the associates
knowledgeable and able to answer your questions?
Plants: Check the condition of the plant to see if the
leaves are full and green. Unless you need to know the exact
colors of the plants, it is often better to choose plants
without the blooms, as they will grow roots systems faster
than those without, and will result in abundant flowering.
Check for signs of insect infestation and disease. Holes in
the leaves, wilting, fuzzy clumps, brown or white flecks,
white bubbles, or yellowed leaves may be a sign of insect
damage. Disease may show up as mottled leaves, spots, raised
dots, or yellowed leaves.
Fullness: Does the plant seem full or sparse? A thin,
spindly plant is not a healthy plant. Look for full, green
foliage without any sign of yellowing.
Stems: Check all the stems to make sure they are not cracked
or damaged.
After you buy your plants, you may keep them for a few days
before planting, but don’t neglect them. They still need
food and water, and plenty of sunlight, although you want to
keep them out of the hot afternoon sun. Check the soil
moisture daily. Six packs of plants tend to dry out quickly
and must be watered daily. Every time bedding plants wilt,
they lose some of their strength. |
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