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Houseplant hacks: can pothos help new cuttings to root? - AOL (opens the original)
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The problem Propagation can provide never-ending plants, but sometimes you have to wait weeks for something to happen. Anything that speeds up those reluctant rooters is worth knowing about, especially if it’s free. The hack According to a popular plant hack, placing a pothos in the same water as other cuttings encourages them to root faster. This is often attributed to pothos releasing auxins – the plant hormones involved in root development – into the shared water. Related: Houseplant hacks: s
Houseplant hacks: can white vinegar or lemon juice clean leaves? (opens the original)
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Dust and hard water can leave deposits that slow photosynthesis, but don’t believe everything you read about using acids to remove them The problemDusty leaves are more than a cosmetic problem. A film of dust blocks light, which slows photosynthesis and dulls the plant. Hard water makes it worse, leaving chalky white mineral spots on the foliage that a damp cloth simply smears around. The hackThe acids in white vinegar, or lemon juice, dissolve the mineral salts left behind by hard water – just
Houseplant hacks: can white vinegar or lemon juice clean leaves? - AOL (opens the original)
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The problem Dusty leaves are more than a cosmetic problem. A film of dust blocks light, which slows photosynthesis and dulls the plant. Hard water makes it worse, leaving chalky white mineral spots on the foliage that a damp cloth simply smears around. The hack The acids in white vinegar, or lemon juice, dissolve the mineral salts left behind by hard water – just wipe a very diluted solution over the leaves with a microfibre cloth. Related: Houseplant hacks: should you always quarantine new plan
Houseplant hacks: can a lint roller banish pests? (opens the original)
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It’s a great detection tool, but if your plant is infested with thrips or spider mites it may not be enough … The problem The worst pests are the ones you can’t see; thrips and spider mites are tiny and very good at hiding on the undersides of leaves, in leaf joints and along stems. By the time you notice the damage – silvery streaks, speckling or fine webbing – the infestation is usually well under way. Early detection is the difference between a quick fix and a full-blown outbreak. The hack Us
Houseplant hacks: should you always quarantine new plants to avoid pests spreading? - AOL (opens the original)
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The problem There is nothing quite like the joy of bringing home a new plant. You find the perfect spot, nestle it in among your others, and stand back to admire the new arrival. What you cannot see are its passengers: a few spider mites tucked under a leaf, mealybug eggs in a joint, or fungus gnat larvae in the compost. A fortnight later, plants that were perfectly healthy are speckled, sticky or swarming, and you have no idea how it happened. The hack Quarantining means keeping any new plant s
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