plant containers the container is a plant’s “home” container must be suitable for the plant...
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PLANT CONTAINERS
• The container is a plant’s “home”• Container must be suitable for the plant• Adds to the attractiveness of the plant
• Different container materials have advantages and disadvantages
TYPES OF POTTING CONTAINERS
• Standard pots are round and as wide as they are tall• 4” up to 10” in half inch increments• 12”, 14”, 16” also available• Also rectangular and square• Some are made special for certain
plants• Azalea pots• Geranium pots
HANGING BASKETS•Works best with vining
plants:•Wandering Jew• Philodendron• Begonias• Ferns• Note: Use one less plant
than the diameter of the pot• Example: 7 plants per 8” pot
SPECIALIZED CONTAINERS
• Terrarium: Transparent enclosure used for keeping small plants• Dish Garden: Several
plants with the same light requirement in a shallow bowl• Bonsai: Originates from
Japan, horticultural art of dwarfing trees
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
• Plant growth and absorption of nutrients depend on a houseplant receiving the right type of light•Direct Sun• Bright filtered light• Bright light•Medium light• Low light
REPOTTING
• As plants grow larger, they have to be repotted to remain healthy• Root bound: The overgrowth of roots within the plant container
• Should be transplanted when the top is too heavy or large for the current container
COMMON PLANT DISORDERS
• Yellowing leaves−Typically root rot• Insects−Spider mites are common•Wilting−Under watering or over watering• Leaf Spot−Fungus• Powdery Mildew−Dusty white or great coating