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These top 5 common houseplant problems are often experienced by most houseplant owners, no matter how much experience and knowledge they have.

These top 5 common houseplant problems are often experienced by most houseplant owners, no matter how much experience and knowledge they have. To avoid them as best you can, these tips will help you to keep your plants in the best condition that you can and help you to spot any problem that comes up as soon as possible so you can rectify it.&nbsp;

<h2>Five common houseplant problems</h2>

<ol>
	<li>
	Wilting plants 
	There will be many times you&rsquo;ll notice a wilting plant. Most often it is due to under watering and your plant is simply telling you it&rsquo;s time for water. Basil and Spathiphyllum (Peace lily) are examples of two plants that will wilt. If you water them soon enough, they will spring back to life! If you leave them too long, they will most likely die very quickly. Other reasons for wilting are too much direct sun or heat, pests and diseases and generally an unhappy plant.&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Yellowing leaves&nbsp; 
	If you keep a close eye on your plants, each time you walk by or as you water, you will soon spot leaves that are turning yellow. Sometimes this will just be the natural process as the oldest plant leaves age and drop off. If that&rsquo;s not the case, it could be a case of too much light, or over/under-watering. Make sure each plant has the right levels of moisture and feed if needed to avoid yellowing leaves.&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Long leggy growth&nbsp; 
	If your plant is growing tall and fast with lengthy stems, towards the light - this is a certain sign that it isn&rsquo;t getting enough light. If you see this happening move it nearer to a light source and turn it around so all parts of the plant grow evenly and bushy.
	</li>
	<li>
	Leaning plants&nbsp; 
	Plants will lean generally because they need support as they grow. If a taller or fast-growing plant is growing without the support it needs, the plant will start to lean over. Carefully tie it up to support or trellis, and replenish the compost if needed.&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Rotting plant&nbsp; 
	If you notice foliage or stems rotting, it could be a sign of root rot. Smaller plants may even go mushy and brown from the bottom. That&#39;s a definite sign your plant is in trouble. Root rot is quite hard to fix and your plant may well need to be replaced but you can try cutting away rotting roots and repotting. Often plants are killed with kindness. Overwatering is one way to not just cause root rot but many other problems as well.&nbsp;
	</li>
</ol>

Always keep your plant labels when you buy them so you can refer to them for care instructions.&nbsp;

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Top 5 common houseplant problems

If you&#39;ve suffered from watching your favourite fern shrivel up and die for no apparent reason, read on to find out how to care for indoor ferns.

Ferns can make beautiful indoor plants, but they have a reputation for being difficult to care for. If you&#39;ve suffered from watching your favourite fern shrivel up and die for no apparent reason, read on to find out how to care for indoor ferns.

<h2>Where to grow ferns indoors</h2>

Indoor ferns like bright but indirect light, a humid atmosphere and consistently moist compost. The bathroom is often ideal for ferns, but they can be grown in various environments, provided you choose the suitable fern. Plant ferns in a terrarium or under a cloche to create a humid climate. If you have several ferns, group them together to create a microclimate with higher humidity. Placing plant pots on drip trays filled with pebbles and topped up with water also helps raise the humidity around the plants. Make sure the pot sits above the water level to drain the compost still.

<h2>Tips on caring for indoor ferns</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Ferns hate drying out, so it&#39;s essential to keep the moisture level in the compost constant. If you forget to water your plants, invest in some ceramic watering spikes. Pressed into the compost and attached to a water-filled reservoir, they will provide a constant supply of water to your ferns.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Place a decorative mulch such as pebbles on top of the compost to retain moisture.</li>
	<li>Use glazed or plastic pots, as these don&#39;t dry out as fast as terracotta pots do.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Ferns to grow as houseplants</h2>

There&#39;s a wide range of ferns that can be grown as indoor plants. Here are some of the most popular:

<ul>
	<li>Birds nest fern (Asplenium nidus): One of the easier ferns to grow indoors, with long, sculptural, wavy-edged fronds. A shaded location with indirect light is ideal for this fern, such as north or east-facing window. Water the compost around the plant, not the leaves, and don&#39;t let water sit in the plant&#39;s crown as it is likely to rot. Feed occasionally from spring to autumn with a dilute liquid houseplant feed.</li>
	<li>Blue star fern (Phebodium aureum&#39; Blue Star): A very undemanding fern with long blue-green fronds on slender stems. It will cope better than most ferns with underwatering but hates overwatering.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus and Asparagus setaceus): Although they look like ferns with their delicate frondy foliage, these plants are related to asparagus. (They aren&#39;t edible, though.) Asparagus ferns like indirect light, some humidity and regular watering. Watch out for the thorns on the mature stems!</li>
	<li>Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum): A fern for those who like a challenge. It absolutely must have a humid atmosphere, so grow it in a bathroom or place the pot on a pebble tray. Never let the compost dry out, or your maidenhair fern will crisp up and die.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

We have a great range of ferns and other indoor plants to green up your home, so come and visit our centre today!

Fantastic ferns to grow indoors

Follow these simple guidelines to keep your indoor plants healthy and happy all year round.

When the garden outside is looking wintry and bare, many of us turn to house plants for a much-needed dose of greenery. Follow these simple guidelines to keep your indoor plants healthy and happy all year round.

<h2>Do your research first</h2>

Before you buy, decide where you want your plants to go, so you know whether you need plants that prefer light or shade. Check the labels when you buy plants to ensure they&rsquo;ll be suitable for you. There&rsquo;s no point in buying plants that aren&rsquo;t right for your space, as they&rsquo;ll struggle or die, which is very disheartening!

<h2>Watering houseplants</h2>

Don&rsquo;t overwater. More houseplants are killed by overwatering than any other cause. Don&#39;t leave your house plants sitting in a drip tray filled with water unless you&rsquo;re growing plants native to boggy areas (such as carnivorous plants like sundews and sarracenia). This will exclude all the air from the compost, the roots will rot, and your plant will die. When you water your plants, check the drip trays afterwards and empty them once all the water has drained through.

But don&rsquo;t underwater either. It can be tricky to tell whether the compost is dry, so use your finger to check the moisture level below the compost surface.&nbsp;

<h2>Feeding houseplants</h2>

There&rsquo;s no one-size-fits-all rule for feeding plants, but don&rsquo;t overfeed as this is likely to kill the plant. Different plants have different feeding needs., so check your plant&rsquo;s requirements and follow the instructions on any specialist feeds you buy.&nbsp;

<h2>Houseplant light requirements</h2>

While all plants need some light, take care when placing plants on a sunny windowsill. Even sun-lovers can scorch on a hot sunny day. Most indoor plants do best with bright but indirect light.&nbsp;

<h2>Easy plants for new house plant growers</h2>

If you&rsquo;re new to growing house plants, try these three ultra-reliable stalwarts:

<ul>
	<li>The peace lily is suitable for shady positions and copes well with neglect. You&rsquo;ll know if you&rsquo;ve forgotten to water it, as the leaves will wilt, but it&rsquo;s very forgiving and will revive quickly after watering. Feed once a month with dilute liquid houseplant feed, and wipe the leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust.</li>
	<li>The spider plant prefers bright but indirect light. Water regularly to keep the compost just moist, and occasionally feed (2-3 times between spring and autumn) with dilute liquid houseplant feed. Spider plants produce little tufts of leaves that can be planted in pots filled with compost and grow into new plants.</li>
	<li>Sansevieria &ndash; also known as the snake plant, this striking plant has narrow, upright leaves and can cope with a wide range of light levels. Water it when the compost feels dry, and feed once a month in spring and summer with dilute liquid houseplant feed.</li>
</ul>

We have a fantastic range of house plants in the centre, plus pots, feed and everything else you need. Visit us soon and pick your perfect house plant!

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