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00:0010 Weird Houseplant Myths That Are Harder To Kill Than Your Plants
00:04Myth 1, Ice Cubes Are The Best Way To Water Orchids
00:07Ice shocks, tropical orchid roots, and stunts growth.
00:12Instead, soak thoroughly, drain well, and let slightly dry.
00:16Myth 2, Coffee Grounds Are Great For All Houseplants
00:18Coffee grounds are acidic and moisture-retentive, risking imbalance and rot.
00:24Compost first or use balanced fertilizers.
00:26Myth 3, Houseplants Should Be Watered On A Set Schedule
00:30Plants Have Different Watering Needs.
00:32Use a 2-inch Finger Test and Water When Dry To Prevent Mistakes.
00:36Myth 4, Misting Plants Increases Humidity Enough.
00:40Misting Offers Fleeting Moisture and Can Invite Fungus.
00:43Group Plants Use Pebble Trays or Run A Humidifier.
00:47Myth 5, Bigger Pots Make Plants Grow Faster.
00:50Oversized Pots Keep Excess Soil Wet, Causing Rot.
00:53Upsize Gradually, Just 1-2 Inches Wider.
00:57Myth 6, Leaf Shine Products Keep Plants Healthy.
01:01Leaf Shine Residues Clog Pores and Hinder Photosynthesis.
01:04Instead, Wipe With Damp Cloth or Rinse Under Lukewarm Water.
01:09Myth 7, Rocks At The Bottom Of Pots Improve Drainage.
01:13Rocks Create A Perched Water Layer, Worsening Saturation.
01:17Rely On Drainage Holes and Airy, Plant-Appropriate Potting Mix.
01:20Myth 8, Plants Can Survive Anywhere Indoors.
01:25Not All Plants Handle Low Light.
01:26Match Species to Room Brightness to Prevent Stretching, Pale Foliage and Decline.
01:31Myth 9, Yellow Leaves Always Mean You Need More Fertilizer.
01:36Yellow Leaves Have Many Causes.
01:38Check Moisture, Light, Temperature and Pests Before Fertilizing, Which Can Burn Roots.
01:43Myth 10, Talking To Your Plants Makes Them Grow.
01:46Talking Adds Minimal CO2.
01:49Attentive Routines Help Catch Issues Early, But Light, Water and Nutrition Drive Growth.
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