4 mistakes to avoid when growing plants indoors

Put in the wrong light

Often, people will buy a plant because they think it will look good in a particular location, but if that location doesn’t have the right amount of light, the plant won’t grow well. When a plant doesn’t get enough light, it’s susceptible to a variety of problems, including pests. Most plants need to be placed in a location with plenty of light, experts say.

Place in windy places

Another arrangement that can cause problems with a plant's breathing is placing it next to a heating or air conditioning vent. Drafty areas in the home can damage the plant.

In general, the thinner the leaves, the more problems the plant will have. Exposure to hot or cold winds can cause leaves to turn yellow, brown or black and may cause premature leaf drop.

Change position frequently

In nature, plants grow roots in one spot and often spend their entire lives there, so they are not used to changing habitats.

Relocation can be really troublesome for a plant as it has become accustomed to life in its current location. Before deciding to change things, consider the conditions of the new location and see if there are any similarities between them.

Repotting too often or placing the plant in the wrong type of pot

When it comes to repotting, it is really important to know that you are doing it at the right time and only when the plant is ready. One way to tell if it is ready is if roots are growing out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. You can also tell if the new foliage is very small or very slow. However, it is important that they do not increase in size too much.

According to experts, moving from a small pot to a large pot in just one go can cause the roots to fall into a potting mix that holds more moisture than they can absorb in time, leading to waterlogging problems.