{"id":14770,"date":"2021-12-03T11:42:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T06:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14770"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:07:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:37:25","slug":"common-indoor-plant-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes","title":{"rendered":"Common Indoor Plant Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Overwatering\" >Overwatering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Excessive_Direct_Sunlight\" >Excessive Direct Sunlight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Misconception_that_all_plants_are_high_maintenance\" >Misconception that all plants are high maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Believing_the_Green_Thumb_Myth\" >Believing the Green Thumb Myth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Constantly_Moving_Plants\" >Constantly Moving Plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Neglecting_the_Roots\" >Neglecting the Roots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Unaware_of_Plants_History\" >Unaware of Plant&#8217;s History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/common-indoor-plant-mistakes\/#Assuming_Bigger_Pot_Bigger_Plant\" >Assuming Bigger Pot= Bigger Plant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Did you just bid goodbye to a plant? It&#8217;s not an easy task being a plant parent but with a few years of practice and determination, you can get the green den of your dreams at home. Provided, you don&#8217;t commit the same mistake over and over again.<br \/>\nCheck out these common indoor houseplant care mistakes to avoid for a healthy green buddy that never stops loving you.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overwatering\"><\/span><strong>Overwatering<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14775 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overwatering-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"overwatering\" width=\"810\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overwatering-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overwatering-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overwatering-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overwatering-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overwatering-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overwatering.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><br \/>\nThe number 1 mistake most people make is overwatering their <a href=\"\/indoor-plants\">indoor plants<\/a>. Just like every human is different, every plant is different from another. The common assumption that plants need lots of water to survive and stay hydrated is bogus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: The thicker the leaves of a plant, the less water it needs. Succulents and Cacti have thick fleshy leaves because they store water. Whereas, a rose or thin-leaved plant will need more water.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excessive_Direct_Sunlight\"><\/span><strong>Excessive Direct Sunlight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/excessive-sunlight-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"excessive sunlight\" width=\"810\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/excessive-sunlight-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/excessive-sunlight-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/excessive-sunlight-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/excessive-sunlight-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/excessive-sunlight-810x506.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/excessive-sunlight.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><br \/>\nUsing the human analogy (again), we need sunlight, but too much of it can cause skin damage like sunburns. Similarly, a plant needs sunlight, but excess of it is only harmful.<br \/>\nAlso, the need of the hour indoor plant care for most species is indirect sunlight for only a few hours. A north-facing window is an ideal spot as it gives them sufficient light and shade to thrive.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misconception_that_all_plants_are_high_maintenance\"><\/span><strong>Misconception that all plants are high maintenance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14777 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Misconception-that-all-plants-are-high-maintenance.jpg\" alt=\"Misconception that all plants are high maintenance\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Misconception-that-all-plants-are-high-maintenance.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Misconception-that-all-plants-are-high-maintenance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Misconception-that-all-plants-are-high-maintenance-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Misconception-that-all-plants-are-high-maintenance-810x540.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nIf there were many houseplant care mistakes to avoid, the most important one would be the misconception that all indoor plants need a lot of attention. Absolutely not!<br \/>\nEvery plant is different; while cacti and succulents prefer to be left on their own; Orchids and Boston Ferns are high-maintenance indoor plants.<br \/>\nSo, find some information about the plants that are more suited to your nature and schedule to ensure they don&#8217;t die on you.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Believing_the_Green_Thumb_Myth\"><\/span><strong>Believing the Green Thumb Myth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Believing-the-Green-Thumb-Myth-1024x676.jpeg\" alt=\"Believing the Green Thumb Myth\" width=\"810\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Believing-the-Green-Thumb-Myth-1024x676.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Believing-the-Green-Thumb-Myth-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Believing-the-Green-Thumb-Myth-768x507.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Believing-the-Green-Thumb-Myth-810x535.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Believing-the-Green-Thumb-Myth-1140x752.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Believing-the-Green-Thumb-Myth.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><br \/>\nDo you have a PhD in horticultural science? It does not matter how educated you are in indoor plant care because parenting a plant is all about trial and error.<br \/>\nThe common myth is that people with a green thumb are experts in this field and should be the only ones growing outdoor or indoor plants. Anyone (and we mean anyone) can <a href=\"\/article\/plant-care-guide\">care for a plant<\/a> in their home, as long as they are fully aware and learn the houseplant care mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constantly_Moving_Plants\"><\/span><strong>Constantly Moving Plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14780 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Constantly-Moving-Plants-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Constantly Moving Plants\" width=\"810\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Constantly-Moving-Plants-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Constantly-Moving-Plants-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Constantly-Moving-Plants-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Constantly-Moving-Plants-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Constantly-Moving-Plants-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Constantly-Moving-Plants.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><br \/>\nStability is the key to success! The same applies to indoor plants. Constantly moving plants leads to discomfort and a longer time to adjust to the environment. Regularly changing their position, soil or pot lead to adjustment issues. Thus, making you feel like a failure for not giving it proper <a href=\"\/article\/indoor-plants-care\">indoor plant care<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neglecting_the_Roots\"><\/span><strong>Neglecting the Roots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14781 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Neglecting-the-Roots-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Neglecting the Roots\" width=\"810\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Neglecting-the-Roots-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Neglecting-the-Roots-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Neglecting-the-Roots-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Neglecting-the-Roots-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Neglecting-the-Roots-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Neglecting-the-Roots.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><br \/>\nHealthy roots, healthy plants! An indoor plant&#8217;s roots need special attention as they are one of the most neglected parts. A regular check up on their growth, health, disease or rot will provide you all the info you need on the problems happening at the surface.<\/p>\n<p>If the roots have overgrown, repot the plant into a bigger planter. If there is root rot, stop watering the soil for a while. Roots are the cause of many issues, and when tackled, they&#8217;ll give you a smooth indoor plant care journey.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unaware_of_Plants_History\"><\/span><strong>Unaware of Plant&#8217;s History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14782 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Unaware-of-Plants-History-1024x852.jpg\" alt=\"Unaware of Plant's History\" width=\"810\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Unaware-of-Plants-History-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Unaware-of-Plants-History-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Unaware-of-Plants-History-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Unaware-of-Plants-History-810x674.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Unaware-of-Plants-History-1140x949.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Unaware-of-Plants-History.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><br \/>\nAdding to the list of houseplant care mistakes to avoid- unawareness of a plant&#8217;s history is one of them. The easiest way to become best buddies with your indoor plant is by knowing its history. If you know where the plant originates from, what type of soil is suitable for it and the temperature it survives in will lead you to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assuming_Bigger_Pot_Bigger_Plant\"><\/span><strong>Assuming Bigger Pot= Bigger Plant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14783 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Assuming-Bigger-Pot-Bigger-Plant.png\" alt=\"Assuming Bigger Pot= Bigger Plant\" width=\"857\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Assuming-Bigger-Pot-Bigger-Plant.png 857w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Assuming-Bigger-Pot-Bigger-Plant-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Assuming-Bigger-Pot-Bigger-Plant-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Assuming-Bigger-Pot-Bigger-Plant-810x463.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><br \/>\nThe assumption that if you place indoor plants in big pots, they will grow bigger is simply untrue. Every plant has its own way and pace of growth. You can not enhance the growth by potting them in bigger pots, instead only by giving them proper nutrition and care.<br \/>\nThis is one of the most vital houseplant care mistakes to avoid for a healthy buddy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you just bid goodbye to a plant? It&#8217;s not an easy task being a plant parent but with a few years of practice and determination, you can get the green den of your dreams at home. Provided, you don&#8217;t commit the same mistake over and over again. 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