38 common flower care tips, read this if you can’t keep them well!

1. Fortune Tree

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The money tree does not require much light, but excessive watering can easily cause root rot. Many flower lovers’ money trees died this way. In winter, watering once a month is enough.

2. Pothos

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It is the most common green plant in the home. It is quite easy to maintain. It likes a humid environment and is not drought-resistant. If you find yellow leaves, just clean them up in time.

3. Tiger Skin Orchid

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Tiger Piranha is very drought-tolerant and does not need frequent watering. If the plant is not watered for a long time, the leaves will tend to shrivel. In this case, you can spray water on the leaves first, then water the flowerpot to allow it to recover slowly.

4. Boston Fern

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Boston fern is a fern plant that tolerates shade but not exposure to the sun. It has relatively high requirements for air humidity, so flower lovers should spray its leaves with water frequently and keep the soil in the flowerpot moist.

5. Money Tree

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The money tree has fleshy roots, is not tolerant of waterlogging, has no strict requirements for light, and grows better under scattered light.

6. Peace Tree

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There are two things to pay attention to when caring for the peace lily: ventilation and moisture retention. If the air is not circulating, the leaves of the peace lily will droop easily. In addition, the air humidity should be increased. Dry air can also easily cause the leaves to wilt.

7. Banyan Tree

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Banyan trees have particularly high requirements for humidity and are not resistant to drought. They also have weak resistance to temperature and are not cold-resistant. Therefore, if northern families raise banyan trees, they must pay attention to humidity and temperature, spray water more often, and keep them warm in winter.

8. Brazilian wood

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The rubber tree is shade-tolerant. If the indoor light is weak, Huahua suggests that you can choose a pot of rubber tree. It is relatively easy to maintain and can effectively purify the air.

9. Ivy

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Ivy can be grown in water or in soil, and you can choose according to your needs. Ivy is relatively shade-tolerant, but it is best to have sufficient light so that it can grow more luxuriantly.

10. Lucky Bamboo

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Lucky bamboo is generally grown hydroponically. Be careful not to place it near radiators or air conditioners in the winter. If it has yellow leaves when you first start growing it hydroponically, just cut them off in time. Placing a rusty iron nail regularly can effectively prevent the leaves from turning yellow. In addition, nutrient solution should be added in time to promote the healthy growth of the plant.

11. Chlorophytum comosum

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Chlorophytum is also a common green plant in households. It is affordable and easy to maintain. As long as the soil is kept moist or slightly dry, the Chlorophytum will not die. The grown-up Chlorophytum will grow small Chlorophytum from the branches. You can just cut them off with scissors and insert them into the soil and they will survive.

12. Three-color iron

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Tricolor Iron Plant has relatively high requirements for light. When the light is too weak, the leaves will fade easily. In addition, do not water it too much, as this will easily cause the leaves to fall off. Just keep it moist.

13. Asparagus fern

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Because the leaves of asparagus fern are small and fragile, they will easily turn yellow if the environment is slightly unsuitable. This requires more attention when maintaining it, spray water frequently, and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. Once yellowing leaves are found, find the cause in time and prescribe the right remedy. Just cut off the asparagus fern that has turned yellow.

14. Dieffenbachia

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Dieffenbachia is very shade-tolerant and can survive even without light. It is not very demanding on water, but is not cold-resistant. The winter temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees.

15. Dripping Water Guanyin

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The weeping angel can be grown in soil or in water. For the soil-grown weeping angel plant, you should pay attention to water control in winter. It’s okay if you don’t water it for one or two months. On the contrary, too much watering will easily cause root rot. You can spray water on the leaves frequently to increase the air humidity and keep the leaf surface clean.

16. Monstera

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Monstera grows very fast and has peculiar leaves that can create a strong European style. The humidity requirements are also relatively high, and it can be maintained under scattered light conditions.

17. Peperomia

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Chinese evergreen is also known as computer baby, which can reduce the radiation of computers to the human body. Therefore, placing a pot of Chinese evergreen on the desk in the office is a very good choice. Maintenance is also relatively simple, just water it once every three or four days.

18. Schefflera

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Schefflera, also known as Schefflera arborvitae, has a very full plant shape, is not very demanding in terms of light, and can quickly create large areas of green. Schefflera likes moisture and is afraid of dryness. It can only tolerate short-term droughts. Long-term lack of water can easily cause leaves to fall off.

19. Miniature Coconut

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The miniature coconut palm is a small potted plant that prefers a humid environment. If properly cared for, it can also produce light green and yellow flowers. It is not very demanding on light and can grow healthily under scattered light or semi-shade conditions.

20. Areca palm

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Areca palm is a large green potted plant that is not cold-resistant and cannot overwinter outdoors in the north. Excessive watering can cause root rot. In winter, when the temperature is dry, spray more water, otherwise the leaf tips will easily dry out. Slow-release fertilizer can be applied once every half a month to promote leaf growth.

21. Rubber Tree

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Rubber trees are strong and do not require much light, but they are not cold-resistant. If the temperature is below 5 degrees for a long time, they will easily freeze to death.

22. Maidenhair fern

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When it comes to ferns, the most important thing is to maintain temperature and humidity. If you find that the leaves are wilting, it is either due to lack of water or the air is too dry.

23. Croton

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Croton is generally kept indoors and requires more light, but its cold resistance is relatively weak and it cannot survive the winter in the north. Therefore, in winter, you can place them in a brightly lit living room or balcony, control the frequency of watering, and they can safely survive the winter.

24. Pilea

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The Pilea prefers sandy soil, its roots are not tolerant of waterlogging, and the winter temperature cannot withstand 5 degrees, otherwise it will easily get frostbite. It is shade-tolerant, but it prefers an environment with plenty of light. It can be placed in the living room, balcony, bedroom and other places.

25. Pilea

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The wrinkled-leaved water plant and the pileus are plants of the same family and genus, so their living habits are very similar. They adapt to dryness and wetness, and waterlogging should be avoided in the pot soil. They are not very demanding on light, but sufficient light is appropriate. Apply nitrogen fertilizer every one to two weeks.

26. Coleus

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Coleus grows healthily and has beautiful leaves. It can be planted in courtyards and balconies to add a lot of color to the environment. But when the light is too weak, the leaves become dull in color. It likes light, is drought-resistant, and is easy to maintain. Even if you are a novice, you can grow lush coleus~

27. Net-grass

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Net-veined grass is shade-tolerant, but when the light is too shaded, it is easy to cause excessive growth. It is not very demanding on water and is not very drought-resistant. Its leaves will wilt when it lacks water. It will recover quickly if it is replenished with water in time.

28. Dracaena

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Dracaena is strong in nature and prefers a warm and humid environment. It can tolerate short periods of drought but is not tolerant to low temperatures. It must be moved indoors when the temperature drops below ten degrees. Water needs to be controlled in winter to prevent the branches from growing too tall.

29. Syngonium

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Syngonium has beautiful leaves, likes water and is not drought-tolerant. It needs sufficient water during the growth period. It likes light and is shade-tolerant.

30. Apple arrowroot

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Apple alocasia is light-loving and shade-tolerant, and likes moisture. Its leaves tend to droop when the air is dry, and its roots tend to rot when it is watered too much. It is best to spray water every day in winter.

31. Happiness Tree

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The lucky tree is shade-tolerant and prefers scattered light. In winter, you can spray water on the leaves frequently to keep the leaves green.

32. Yushu

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Jade plant is very drought-resistant and it doesn’t matter if you don’t water it for a month or two. Its broad leaves can store water, making it very suitable for flower lovers who are busy at work.

33. Mint

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Growing a pot of mint is both for viewing and for making tea. When caring for it, it is best to place it in a place with sufficient light and keep the soil in the pot moist. If conditions permit, apply organic fertilizer every ten days or so.

34. Gold Diamond

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The leaves of the golden diamond plant are dark green, it grows vigorously, is shade-tolerant, and has no strict requirements for water. Just keep the soil moist during the growing period.

35. Peacock Plant

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Peacock plant likes moisture. When the air is dry, the leaves tend to curl up. At this time, just spray more water. It is generally shade-tolerant and is best placed in a location with plenty of light.

36. Pearl Chlorophytum

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Pearl Chlorophytum has high requirements for light. When there is insufficient light, its growth will be slow and weak. It is not very demanding on water. Too much water can easily cause the bulbs to rot. In addition, it needs strong ventilation to reduce bacterial infection.

37. Chlorophytum comosum

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The thousand-leaf spider plant is easy to maintain, has no strict requirements on light, is drought-resistant but not cold-resistant, and its drooping branches are elegant and soft, making it a very beautiful decorative environment.