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Selecting and caring for Indoor Ornamental Plants 2
indoor ornamental plants also beautify our homes, more over it gives cool atmosphere in to the room. After discussed about how to treat the ornamental plants it self, now we should know the treatment of the ornamental plants due to the place of the plants.
Substitution of ornamental plants in pots in the room
Containers that are not suitable to be used should be replaced with a larger pots. If not. will reduce the attraction, inhibit growth, corner disturbing the health of plants.
Plants that grow fast like uklaonema and fibdendron, pot can be replaced six months srkali. Tanamao The slow-growing palm such as nolina or single, changing pot can be done once a year.
Plants removed from the old pot. after put up a new pot that is bigger than his successor with a carefully dismantled.
Planting media for indoor plants that use the humidity is, should crumble, but has the power to bind the water was perfect. Growing media consists of a mixture of sand, garden soil. and manure (1:1). Plants that can be given media like dry sand and manure (1:1). And given the rather wet garden soil and manure (1:1).
Other Treatment
So that is always interesting appearance of ornamental plants, indoor decorative plants require daily care concern. treatment although only briefly.
Damaged plant parts such as leaf yellowing, or dried and immediately discarded. That is too leafy branches should be reduced in order to create a smooth air circulation. Leaves can be trimmed that often grows on a regular basis and at the same time.
Caring and maintaining indoor plants
The use of light in-nurseri nurseri in Holland. as the main source of light for plants.
From the result of careful research, artificial lights are turned out to be more effective than the sun. The advantage lies in the selection of light according to the needs of plants. This light is needed – for the various processes in plant growth. There are three processes that are influenced by light, ie photosynthesis, fotomorfogenesis, and fotoperiodism. But among the three processes, photosynthesis is the main process, because it produces chemical energy for the synthesis of organic components.
Not all wavelengths of light needed by plants. From tests performed on many varieties of plants – with an average deviation of 5% – an average spectrum obtained on plant sensitivity curve. This curve shows, the maximum sensitivity for photosynthesis lies at a wavelength of 675 nanometers (nm).
Sunlight as a primary light source for the plant has distribution
spark plugs are relatively different transmit energy to the crops. Owned solar energy peak is located at a wavelength of 475 nm. Outside this spectral region, the energy produced is minimum. Therefore, the light energy emitted by the sun were not fully utilized plants for photosynthesis.
Unlike the sun, artificial lights in fact have a more effective light for use in the process of photosynthesis. Section, the energy produced by light in the portion concentrated on Improving the quality of crops With advantages of this light, the process of photosynthesis in plants run more optimally. Use appropriate additional lights will spur the formation of assimilation. Not only the assimilation, the production cycle is becoming shorter, the figure is more strong and healthy plants, and rapid flowering than usual.
Negative effects that often arise from lighting by natural light can be prevented. Thus the use of artificial light even enhance the benefits seen from the time of planting and crop quality.
The effectiveness of artificial light also depends on the length of time spent (as an additional light from the light in the daytime) and grade. That is, if the amount of light received by plants is not the optimum – or minimum – the growth was also not optimum. From this research, the annual production at the plant with additional lighting for 8 hours every night, to show improvement.
Lighting for indoor plants
For indoor plant lighting in the home, office, properties, and hotels can use artificial light from lamps. Lights are in addition to being decorative elements, also has function to treat and enhance plant growth.
The composition of the light is not only aimed at the plants, but also consider the light that can satisfy the human eye. Light is clearly highlighted the interest fixation and leaf color indoor plants. Blended light lamps Philips products highly suited for this purpose. Filament lamp used to reject coal. Blended light lamps equipped with incandescent bulbs fixation and high pressure mercury tube. The content of blue light shining on the plant will prevent the effects of cell elongation / network.
Which need to be considered, where the lights should be just above the plant properties, and is sufficient. So the heat produced by lighting the lamp does not cause dryness. Minimum required illumination level of permanent crops is 1000 lux.
In addition to indoor plants, too many lights use Philips products for horticultural commodities. In Europe, particularly Holland, lighting is a key component in the cultivation of cut flowers. Use the lamp in a broad scale can also be found on-nurseri raised there.
Artificial light is also used to increase the light of day in a greenhouse. This light will increase the level of lighting for photosynthesis. Fotoperiodism as one of the important processes in plants can also be enhanced the effectiveness this way. In the laboratory there is no light notahene: Dami, the main alternative is artificial light to grow experimental crops.
For the purposes of the above, the selection of the type of lights for each plant depending each planting purposes. Many factors must be considered, such as radiation levels, the distribution of radiation, characteristics of photoperiod, the environmental needs of plants, the addition or replacement of the light of day, where available, and costs
Selecting and caring for Ornamental Plants Indoor 1
Indoor plants are of diverse types and conditions, so that must be selected which can be used and what does not. Fun plant to moisture must also be taken into account, because there is resistance in air-conditioned room, there is not.
For indoor plants selected a strong, healthy, and his current ¬ growth. It is marked by a fresh shiny leaves, and prime condition.
Indoors, plants should be put in place the most bright with natural light. ¬ as a big an indoor plants will grow better in warm room because it will add to its durability.
Air-conditioned room actually less desirable plants, because the air is dry. But some types of plants such as banyan, betel ivory, and tongue-in-law, actually stand in the room air conditioner, if the first treatment adaptation.
Fertilization of ornamental plants indoors
Fertilizer as a nutrient source provided the same as other ornamental plants, namely organic and inorganic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers such as humus, compost, manure properties, and is a basic fertilizer mixed into the soil or planting media at the time the plant is placed into the pot. Its function is to improve the structure of planting media.
Mixture of inorganic fertilizers such as urea, TSP, and KCI, or NPK, provided periodically, eg 2-4 months after the plants grow strong. Fertilizer diluted first with water, then pour in the growing media.
To stimulate the growth of palm fronds for example, conducted simultaneously with watering fertilization. Solution of one teaspoon of NPK with 10 liters of water is splashed on the roots of plants every two weeks, especially when the palms are showing the growth process.
Watering indoor ornamental plants
Time, the amount of water, and how regular watering will prevent plants from dying from one flush.
The amount of water depends on the type of watering plants. There are plants that like wet conditions (asplenium, violces, scindapsus), semi-wet (anthurium, palm, filodendron), and dried (cactus, sansiviera, Kalanchoe).
Watering can be done from top to wet the entire root zone of plants. Excess water is wasted being washed out through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Aglaonema for example, including plants that like water, but also tolerant of prolonged drought conditions. Penyiramannya can be done morning and evening, or when the media began to dry plants.
Watering can be the most practical to use a wet sponge is squeezed and poured into the plant. Generally the fans do when the plants before watering will be displayed in the room, and penyiramannya again take place after the plant removed from the room for refreshment process.
Refreshing indoor ornamental plants
After decorating the room for a certain period, the plants need to break out of the room for refreshment. Plants that are not resistant or tolerant sun still need a refresher. Action is necessary to maintain the plants to stay healthy and perform excellent. If treatment is omitted, the plants will languish – marked the edge of the leaf dries.
Plants removed between one to two weeks. The duration is outside the room is very dependent on the conditions. If you have recovered fresh, and the leaves look shiny, it can be put back in the room.
Plants tolerant to sunlight could be on the outside of the room for 2-4 weeks, after one week in the room. Plants that can stand in a room outside the room for 1-2 weeks, after being in the room for 2-4 weeks.
To be able to last longer in the room, full of light like plants, need light candles feeds 400-800. A semi-light candles around 200-400 feeds and the likes shade around 50-200 feeds candles.
Outdoor plants need protection from strong winds and rainfall that could damage the appearance: Avoid all plants from excessive sunlight.
Health protection of ornamental plants indoors
Pest and disease can cause plants to appear in prime condition. All problems must be prevented. Pests such as grasshoppers, caterpillars, mites, or damaging mealybug plant leaves and shoots can be controlled with insecticides.
Physiological diseases such as leaves dry out because of lack of water, pale color due to lack of sunlight, need proper attention and treatment. Each type of plant needs to be treated according to the requirements needed.
Dust can also make a fast indoor plants resistance to slump. Layer of dust so thick yet can be cleaned by wiping the leaves with a sponge or damp cloth. Plants can also be sprayed water to remove dust.
To make the leaves look shiny you can use whole milk or milk ubuk dissolved in water. Milk is applied to the leaf surface with a clean cotton. Plants that spread with the milk will look better.
Beautiful Garden with Propagating Plants
Many people choose to plant vines to beautify the courtyard wall, pergola, or fence. There are so many kinds to choose from. Start a beautiful leafy till flowering interesting. Planted in pots are also beautiful, you know!
There are many options available creepers. Their beauty is in the lush, leaf shape, or color and visual interest. Vines are usually used for wall or pergola and fence the yard, but for pages that are not too wide, ivy can also be planted in pots.
There is excess vines are planted in pots. “If the pot is more easily maintain its growth rate,” said Agus Martono from Omat Wit Nursery.
This is of course so simplify treatment, and also cheaper. “If for a large land area needed more plants, and treatment more complicated. So more expensive.”
The Beautiful flowers
For the propagation of flowering plants, there are many options of a decent choice. “I only have approximately 30 kinds of vines. Starting from Quisqualis indica, tears cat, mandevilla, or morning glory plants. The latter is now once again a lot of interested persons.”
Generally, the key to maintain the vines is enough sunlight. “Of course there must be propagating direction. Whether it’s in the pergola, wall, wire, or wood,” adds Agus.
In order to grow fast, use planting media soil and compost with a ratio of 1:1 or 2:1. “If the air is humid, usually leaves mealybug pests of plants seized.” Exterminators spray attachment to the place of pests. If only one fruit, cut just the leaves. ”
Tips:
1. Often trimmed. With diligent pruning, new shoots will come out. Trees and flowers grew even more lush. Notice of certain types may not be precisely trimmed.
2. Trim the side. The main stem but do not cut the stem side.
3. Give fertilizer. Like humans, plants also need nutrients from fertilizer.
4. Know the type. Before buying plants, always know the type of plant. Is suitable in the high altitude or low, flowering once a few months, and needed care how.
Garden Decorating Tips
1. Present Ornaments Plants, such as ponds, statues, plants, and lights in the park Companion, which is adjusted with an area of garden and architectural concept, in order to create a harmonious impression
2. If the area of the park’s best friend, no problem bringing all sorts of fillings garden ornaments. However, if the friend’s Parks including mini parks, preferably smart-smart friend choose ornaments that will be used to fill the garden’s best friend, like for example plants and lamps.
3. Friends of the park so that is always visible beautiful, take care of the garden ornaments are routinely filler, for example with water the plants and cut it if you’ve seen the routine secar inappropriately, routinely checks the park lights Companions in order to function properly, besides clean glass garden lamp to make it look brighter Friend and the maximum lighting
4. Keep the plant to keep it healthy and fresh, clean parks of various kinds of waste, especially leaves and place trash bins in the garden area.
5. For sculpture, should be cleaned periodically by brushing the corners statue of the inherent dust or mildew.
6. To pergola, choose a strong material to withstand the pergola hanging pots or exposure to sunlight and rain.
7. If the friend wants to have a beautiful garden, do not install a high fence to cover the park, because besides you, other people also want to be able to enjoy the beautiful park’s Companion
Ornamental Plants Lower Room Temperature
Plants have a significant effect in reducing the heat of the room temperature. Indoor air-conditioned, use of plants with sufficient amounts can lower the temperature of 3 ° C-5 ° C.
In addition, broad-leaved plants have the ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) is greater. In a single human requires 2.9 kg of oxygen (02) so that helps speed up the procurement of 02 plants in the room during the day.
For the convenience of working space, you can take advantage of plants, such as Sansevieria, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Dracaena Massangeana), Chrysantheium monfohum, Aglaonema modestum, and fibrous rooted plants.
Take advantage of growing media hydrogel visually beautiful. Do not forget to regularly provide water intake and plant health notice in order to avoid pests