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Ten common houseplant myths debunked

Soon, experts published a roundup debunking 10 common houseplant myths and explained why each is false, reassuring houseplant enthusiasts and home gardeners amid circulating misconceptions.
Traditional advice passed between gardeners laid the groundwork for persistent myths as gardening knowledge grew from trial and error, while Victorian times indoor environments expanded plant keeping.
Examples include the old habit of placing rocks in pot bottoms, a traditional practice many inherited, coffee filters that can clog drainage, and scheduled watering advice causing overwatering.
Harmful outcomes include increased risk of root rot from oversized pots, fertilizer can burn weakened roots unless plants need nutrients, and oily leaf treatments may clog pores and attract dust.
Amid professional practice, commercial greenhouses avoid stones and liners in pots, while experts recommend gradual pot upgrades and high-quality potting mix that won’t fall through drain holes for orchids and succulents.

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Ten common houseplant myths debunked

When you see indoor plants in public buildings, have you ever wondered if they’re artificial or genuine? Whenever you discover they’re not fake, it’s a real leaf. Although plants have been used indoors for thousands of years, it wasn’t until Victorian times and the advent of central heating that indoor temperatures remained stable enough to grow houseplants, most of which are native to the warm tropics. Houseplants were no longer novelties only …

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