Growing House Plants. Division

Make MOney Growing Plants. Division



Division.

A lot of perennial plants can be grown by division. This is a lot easier than taking cuttings, and if you have friends, who have large gardens. You can usually get your plants for free, By dividing their plants up. You can get 50 to 100 little plants from one large plant, which means if you have a few friends with biggish gardens, you can stock your whole nursery for free. Also Perennial plants need dividing every two or three years. So you are doing your friends a favour by having all these free plants off them.

When should you divide perennials?

The best time to dig up and divide perennials is late autumn through to early spring. Personally I like to leave this until after Christmas, as the plants start to shoot and grow in January.

How to divide your perennials?

Dig around the plant and lift the root ball out of the ground shaking it. Once you have got it out of the ground knock as much soil away as possible. Try to make it so you can see all the buds of the plant round the crown.

If possible pull the plant apart with your hands, If not use a sharp knife. For larger plants you may need to sharpen a spade to use. If you read nearly every other book it will tell you to be very careful, when you do this, and do not damage any part of the plant. In reality whether you use a knife, a spade, a fork or even a saw, 90% of the plants you divide will live. When doing it for myself I chop these perennials Into very small pieces. I will sometimes get 200 small plants out of a large plant. The one thing to remember is try and get a piece of root connected to a piece of the crown, if you manage this the plants should grow.

Plants Suitable For Dividing:

The easiest plants to divide are the perennial plants listed below Including: Achillia, Aconitum, Agapanthus, Alcea, Alstromeria,.Anemone, Aster, Astilbe, Astrantia, Bergenia, Campanula, Chleone, Crocosmia, Delphinium, Dicentra, Digitalis, Echnacea, Erygium, Geranium (The perennial variety), Hellenium, Helleborus, Hemerocallis, Hosta, Iris, Kniphofia, Liatris, Lupins, Monarda, Paeonia, Phlox, Primula, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Sedium, Sidelsea, Tradescantai Trollis, Verbena, Verbascum, Veronica a lot of other plants will divide, if you are nor sure either look in the R.H.S propagation guide or just try some.

The advantages of dividing perennials rather than grow them from seed, is you get bigger plants which have more growth and flowers on them.

This means you can sell the plant faster, and for more money.

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House Plant Pests and Diseases. Part 2

House Plant Pests and Diseases – Part 2
by Wolfdave



More and more people are discovering that growing indoor plants is a very satisfying and rewarding hobby. And because the homes in which we now live are lighter, warmer and more or less draught free, than they used to be, there is less chance of house plants suffering from dramatic changes in temperature throughout the course of the day, or night. So a whole new range of indoor plants from across the world can now be successfully grown indoors.
This article focuses on common pests and diseases found on indoor plants.
Weevils. Are leaf chewing beetles about 1” long. They attack plant roots and can quickly destroy the whole root system, particularly those of Cyclamen and Primulas. The plant will show signs of wilting at the top and can occur quite suddenly. Beetle grubs are cream in colour and can usually be seen if the potting mixture is shaken out. Badly damaged plants can not usually be saved, but if you spot the signs early enough, pick of the adult beetles and soak the potting mixture with a pesticide.
White Flies. These can be difficult to control, they are small white insects found on the underside of leaves. They suck sap from the plant and deposit sticky honeydew. The plant will become considerably weakened. You may have to try different types of pesticide, including liquid derris. You will need to spray repeatedly until infestation is under control.
Worms. Not normally a problem with house plants but if you take your plants outside during the summer months, they can get into pots and cause damage. If you suspect damage from earthworms, repot the plant in fresh mixture, taking care to shake of any old mixture from the root ball. To avoid worms getting into your pots whilst outside, raise your plants a couple of inches from the ground, and sit the pot on a piece of tile or other suitable smooth material.
A common disease for house plants is rotting. Rotting is caused by fungi and signs of this will include unhealthy looking leaves and leaves dropping off. Rotting is usually caused by over-watering. All damaged parts should be removed and water the remainder sparingly. If the plant has been infected too much, then take cuttings from any remaining healthy parts and throw the plant away. Mildew will show up as a white powder on the leaves. Once again, this is usually caused by too much water. Remove all affected parts and spray the plant with a fungicide. Keep the plant on the dry side for a while, and then water sparingly.
If the leaves of a plant become pale and growth is spindly, then the most probable cause is that the potting mixture has become exhausted. Too much warmth over winter months can also produce a similar effect. Replace the compost with fresh mixture, place in a lighter position during the growing season, and rest in a cool dry site over winter. If the plant appears not to grow during the summer months, then this is another sign that the potting mixture needs replacing or feeding has been neglected. If leaves appear discoloured, distorted or sticky, examine the plant for pests. Leaves which turn yellow, but do not drop off, indicate the presence of lime in plants, that don’t like lime.
If you are unsure of the potting mixture, the right feed, the required room temperature and position, then ask for advice at your local garden centre.

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How To Grow House Plants and Make Money

GROWING PLANTS IN YOUR HOME
by Wolfdave



More and more people are discovering that growing indoor plants is a very satisfying and rewarding hobby. And because the homes in which we now live are lighter, warmer and more or less draught free, than they used to be, there is less chance of your plants suffering from dramatic changes in temperature throughout the course of the day, or night. So a whole new range of plants from across the world can now be successfully grown indoors.
Many people, of course, live in flats or apartments and have no garden at all to grow plants in. So growing indoor plants for these people provides them with a valuable contact with nature. Of course, people with gardens, large or small, also like to grow plants indoors so they can enjoy the beauty of their plants, even in the midst of winter or when the rain is lashing at the window. Most of us like to have contact with nature, it lifts our spirits, and so by growing plants indoors we can observe and enjoy our plants from the very start, as a cutting or seed, through to its full beauty.
Growing plants in your home does not require a vast amount of time out of your busy lives. Just a little knowledge about the particular plant you choose. Where to site it: In the window, for example, or away from direct sunlight. When to water it, and by how much. Does it require any special plant food? You only need to learn this information once, and then you tend your plant accordingly. All good garden centres, nurseries and florists will gladly provide you with this knowledge when you purchase your chosen plant.
It is a good idea to start with just one or two plants, so that you can properly tend to them. Rather than having too many and not having enough time to fully care for them. As you gain experience, you can add more plants if you find you have time to spare. A plant adds life and interest, and it is now possible to grow plants in almost any room. You can choose bright flowering plants or foliage plants to enhance your decorating scheme. You can have just one in each room or create an arrangement of your own.
You can, of course, add cut flowers to your arrangements or display these separately. However, cut flowers do not have a very long life, whereas a pot-plant will provide interest for months and years to come. Having said that, cut flowers do provide instant colour to your home for a modest outlay.
There is such a wide range of plants to chose from these days and your choice will vary depending on the temperatures in your rooms, a heating system installed in your home, the direction your windows face, available space and of course, your own preference.
Visit your local garden centres or nurseries, with a room and location for your plant in mind. Take your time looking at the varieties on show. If you see one you like, read or ask for information about its care and maintenance. If it is suitable for your home, select one with plenty of buds still to open. This will ensure your plant will continue to bloom once you have it at home. Also look for any damages to your plant before you buy, and examine for pests.
Make sure your plant is suitably protected for the journey home. It has probably spent most of its life thus far, in a greenhouse or warm environment. Try not to expose it to draughts or chills on the way home and for the first few weeks after you get the plant home. Buying your plants in late spring or summer will give them a better chance to settle in before cooler winter temperatures arrive.

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