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INDOOR GROWING GUIDE
Plants should not be an overlooked element in creating a warm and inviting
room; a perfectly placed plant can bring the entire room to life! For beginner
gardeners, or even those with a year or two under their belts, the world of
garden tools, materials, and supplies can be overwhelming. We provided this
guide to help you decide what essentials you need to get started.
Lighting:
Lighting is the most important first step for your plants! This manual will help
you determine the appropriate distance, light cycles and more. You can tell if
your plant is not receiving enough light if it stops growing, the spaces
between the leaves on new growth are much longer than before, the new
leaves are smaller, the leaf color is lighter, or older leaves are dead.
It is important that light covers the entire plant, including the sides of the
plant. Larger plants may require two or more Highlands to provide adequate
light intensity. If you have questions, you can contact Soltech Solutions and
we would be glad to assist you.
Temperature:
Temperature is a major factor influencing plant growth indoors. Before
picking out your plants, consider the optimal temperature the plant needs.
While many plants grow at temperatures around 60°F – 85°F (15°C – 29°C),
some tropical plants grow best at temperatures exceeding 85°F. Be careful not
to place plants near AC vents or heaters, the change in temperature may kill
them.
Humidity:
Some indoor plants need high humidity and excellent air circulation for
optimal growth. Humidity below 20% is considered low, up to 50% is
medium, and above 50% is high. Many plants come from tropical regions and
require high humidity. Since most homes have low humidity levels, you can
do a few things to increase humidity.
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Place plants close together. Plants naturally humidify the air around
them.
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Set your plants on a tray of pebbles filled with water.
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Use a humidifier if your air is very dry.
Take caution when misting plants, especially if your plant has hairy leaves.
Your plant may be more susceptible to disease and mildew. You may want to
consider adding a fan to increase air circulation.