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Timely watering, transplantation, feeding are mandatory conditions for competent care of indoor plants. But few people think that dust on the leaves can cause the death of the van flower.

In the process of cleaning room colors, many questions arise, the answers to which are described in detail in this article.

Why wash indoor plants

Small dust particles, settled on sheets of indoor plants, prevent the natural process of photosynthesis and evaporation of moisture. As a result, the green plant begins to stick, ceases to bloom.

Also, do not forget that dust from the leaf of indoor plants inhale everything who lives in the house . Together with the smallest, practically invisible particles in the air, dust pliers, bacteria and fungi fall.

How often do you need to wash indoor plants

Depending on the time of the year, the care of the vanity colors is different. In the warm season (especially in summer), the leaves must be cleaned from dust at least once a week. In the fall - in winter, when the house flowers are in a state of hibernation, the leaves are cleared much less often (just once a month). Except may be only tropical and subtropical plants. Maintain the purity of their leaves is needed year-round.

Are the leaves of houseplants wash with soap solution?

It is the opinion that the use of soap will help to clean the leaves of vocal plants better. It is a myth. The aggressive medium of a soap solution is capable of harm to the plant than the benefit.

A rare exception can be the situation when after repairing the leaves of indoor plants is covered with a dense layer of construction dust. Delete contamination will help a soft rag moistened in soap solution. IMPORTANT After cleaning, do not forget to wash the soap particles with a clean damp cloth.

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What flowers wash under running water, and what to wipe dry cloth?

Before proceeding to cleaning the leaves, it is necessary to determine which method is the most appropriate?

Wet cleaning is allowed for plants with smooth leaves.

It is wiping with a soft wet cloth. Movements must be neat, smooth. Leaves in the process of cleaning need to hold the hand. It is not recommended to actively rub the surface of the sheet, trying to remove the resistant stains of the mud.

Small colors are cleaned with a soul. So the dust removal process will pass faster and better. For this, the vase is placed on the bottom of the bath and spray with a stream of warm water from the shower. Before spraying, the soil in the vase is thoroughly covered with a polyethylene film.

Soft, velvet leaves clean only with a dry way. For this velvet flap, a soft tassel or a special brush with a natural pile of neat movements, dust from the leaves are sweeping.

Tassel or brush brushing barbs cacti. Choosing a brush, it is necessary to monitor the pile to be elastic, thick (this will facilitate the cleaning process).

General rules for cleansing room colors

Caring for volatile plants need to adhere to some rules:

1. The leaves are wiping not only from the outside, but also from the bottom (there are a lot of dust). Also do not forget about the stem.
2. If in the process of cleaning, the leaves are faltered, they must be removed immediately from the soil. Otherwise, the foliage will become an excellent nutrient medium for breeding bacteria.
3. After spraying or rinsing under the shower from the leaves, it is necessary to shake the water (from the long exposure to the moisture of the foliage can be dried).
4. You can not exhibit vases with flowers in the sun, if the leaves are still wet
5. Dry indoor plants only in the warm room, away from drafts.

The main rule of competent care of indoor plants - Regularity . Systematically removing dust from the leaves of vase flowers can be enjoyed as long as possible to enjoy their blooming species.

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