Heathers are beautiful flowers that delight with small, but dense flowers in white or pink-purple. No wonder that they are often a beautiful decoration in gardens. They also appear more and more often in apartments and on balconies, because you can also successfully grow them in a pot. Although their care is not the easiest, a little effort will make them a great decoration of any room. How to care for them?
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How to care for heather in the apartment? Start with a suitable pot and soil
If you care about lush and healthy heathers at home, remember to repot them immediately after purchase for a pot with a water outlet and a minimum diameter of 15 cm. Pour expanded clay on its bottom, which will be an ideal drainage layer, and add soil on top. The soil should be fertile, light, well-drained and acidic, preferably between 3.5 and 5 pH.
Where to keep heather in the apartment? Avoid these places like the plague
You can keep heather in a pot both on the balcony and in the apartment. When looking for a suitable place for the plant, bet on a well-lit position with plenty of natural light. In addition, it is important that it is well protected from the wind and, above all, away from radiators. Ideally, the place should be both bright and quite cool. This will make it bloom much more beautifully.
How to water heather so that it grows beautifully in the apartment? Remember that
Heather should be watered regularly, but not too much. Do it in such a way that the topsoil was constantly slightly moist, but absolutely not overwatered. Soft water at room temperature is ideal. Importantly, pour it directly into the ground, do not wet the leaves and stemsas this may increase the likelihood that the plant will be attacked by mold or fungal disease. This is a common mistake that novice gardeners make, so be sure to avoid it.
Source: Gazeta
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