Potted plant care – how to encourage blooms

When choosing a potted plant for your home, there are several factors to consider. Of course, everyone wants their plants to produce pretty flowers as often as possible. We want to extend the bloom period and enjoy an abundance of flowers. This will take some effort on your part and it is important to make sure that you pay attention to the needs of your plant in order to achieve the desired results.

Perennial or annual

Before choosing a potted plant, you need to know whether it is an annual or perennial plant. In other words, you need to know if it blooms year after year or if it only enjoys one bloom cycle before perishing. If your plant produces blooms year after year, you can expect it to produce just a few blooms in the first year. After this, it will grow and mature to produce more impressive flowers.

Environment

Your potted plant needs just the right conditions in order to thrive. In other words, you need to make sure that it receives enough light, fresh air and that the humidity levels are suitable. It’s also important to take note of the kind of light needed. Some plants enjoy morning sun while others enjoy all-day sun. There are those that only enjoy indirect light. Consider where you want to place the plant before choosing the right type of plant for this spot.

Fertilizer

It’s also important to note that each potted plant will have different needs when it comes to nutrients. Potassium, Potash and Nitrogen are the three main nutrients found in fertilizers. Look for one that offers the right ratio of these nutrients for your particular type of plant. Furthermore, you need to follow the instructions very carefully.

Finally, don’t forget to really enjoy your potted plants and enjoy spending time with them. Plants are extremely therapeutic and gardening has mental, emotional and physical benefits. In addition, your plant will feel so much happier with all the extra attention.