Watering too much can kill most houseplants. Looks can be deceptive, so to see if your soil is dry enough to water, try the finger test. Insert your index finger up to the first joint into the soil to check. If the soil is damp, don’t water it.

Certain plants require different things for their growth, and it is important for you to know which plants require which things. Flowering plants, for example, require more K20 than foliage plants, which require more nitrogen. To help this, some slow release fertilizers can be mixed in with your compost to promote growth.

Make sure to check the label to see what kind of environment your plant comes from. Some plants, like the spider plants need semi-shade, and can be put near a window that does not get a lot of sun, while others can only grow if they are in the sun at all times, and the environment is the most important part of plant growth.

Some plants only survive in certain temperatures. Some houseplants will survive in both cool and warm environments. If it is cold, don’t consider putting your plants near a gas heater, as this could be very harmful. The same goes for putting a plant near air-conditioning during the summer.

Some houseplants require a humid environment. One way to maximize humidity is to put the pot inside a larger pot and fill in the gaps with stones or compost to keep in the moisture. Grouping plants together often creates a microclimate that they will benefit from. Depending on the temperature, you can spray plants with water once or twice a day.

Re-potting is sometimes helpful for optimum growth, but some plants will not take well to being disturbed, while some plants are so small, they won’t need to be moved. One way to check if your plant needs re-potting is to turn it upside down. If all you see is roots, re-pot! if not, chances are your plant will be okay where it is.

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