Successful Guide To Growing Tropical Plants - Volume 1

"Successful Guide To Growing Tropical Plants"....Volume 1, August 4, 2010

Welcome to your first issue of
Successful Guide To Growing Tropical Plants.

The intention of this Ezine is to provide you with
useful information on how to have your tropical
plants grow and look their best.

You browse the internet and/or catalogs,
you decide to order some tropical plants for
yourself, and today they arrive in the mail.


You receive your plants in one of three ways....
Bare rooted wrapped in shredded newspaper
Bare rooted wrapped in sphagnum moss
Plant is sent in its original pot

If you receive your plants bare rooted, make sure you
have all your potting ingredients and utensils ready,
including your soil-less potting mix, before you unwrap
the roots.

Tropical plants need a fast draining soil. The better draining
your soil is, the less chance of over watering.
Add some Perlite or horticultural Pumice to your soil-less
potting mix for better drainage.

The best way to do this is by mixing them in a separate
container before adding them to the pot you will use for
planting your new arrival.


Be aware that Perlite holds more water than horticultural
pumice which affects your watering schedule depending
on the climate you live.

Also be aware that, if your potting mix contains fine particles,
they will settle over time at the bottom of the pot and deprive
the roots of oxygen. This may result in the demise of your
precious exotic plant.

After transplanting always use a transplant solution which
contains Vitamin B1.

It's helpful to separate your new plants from the rest of your
plants to make sure there are no bugs hidden in the soil
which could attack the plants you are already growing.

Most plants are treated with an Insecticide before shipping,
but it never hurts to be cautious.

If your plants arrive in their original pots, place them in a
partially shaded area and water them if needed.
Do not fertilize or transplant them for the next 2 weeks.
This enables the plants to adjust to their new environment.

Enjoy your new plants, watch them grow, give them the care
they need, and they reward you with beautiful foliage and
vibrant flowers.

For Your FREE Tropical Plant Guide, which includes useful tips on how to grow your own tropical garden, visit Grow Your Own Tropical Garden

Happy Growing,

Bob Walsh
www.bestindoortropicalhawaiianhouseplants.com