{"id":16835,"date":"2023-06-12T15:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T09:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=16835"},"modified":"2023-06-12T15:09:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T09:39:23","slug":"how-to-take-care-of-your-green-buddies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/how-to-take-care-of-your-green-buddies","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Care of Your Green Buddies"},"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\/how-to-take-care-of-your-green-buddies\/#Water_Them_the_Right_Way\" >Water Them the Right Way:\u00a0<\/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\/how-to-take-care-of-your-green-buddies\/#Choose_the_Right_Container\" >Choose the Right Container:<\/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\/how-to-take-care-of-your-green-buddies\/#Practice_Pruning\" >Practice Pruning:<\/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\/how-to-take-care-of-your-green-buddies\/#Get_Rid_of_Pests\" >Get Rid of Pests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in plants is a great way of staying close to Mother Nature. But do you struggle with keeping your green buddies alive? If you are wondering <\/span>how to keep plants healthy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are a few valuable tips for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Them_the_Right_Way\"><\/span><b>Water Them the Right Way:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Water-Them-the-Right-Way.jpg\" alt=\"Water Them the Right Way\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Water-Them-the-Right-Way.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Water-Them-the-Right-Way-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to water your plants quite thoroughly for them to survive. You will have to wet the entire root ball and let the extra water run out through the pot. You shouldn\u2019t let standing water remain in the catch tray for more than a couple of days. Otherwise, your plants might get infected by root diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want <\/span>healthy plants<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you shouldn\u2019t water them before the soil dries out partially. You can check the soil moisture by sticking your finger two inches into it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_Right_Container\"><\/span><b>Choose the Right Container:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Right-Container-for-the-plants.jpg\" alt=\"Right Container for the plants\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Right-Container-for-the-plants.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Right-Container-for-the-plants-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The container in which you pot the plant will directly influence its life. Always be considerate about the size and material of your plant pot. It\u2019s always better to order <\/span><a href=\"\/indoor-plants\">indoor plants<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that come with containers\/planters. The planters should be of the appropriate size according to the plant and also look visually appealing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Pruning\"><\/span><b>Practice Pruning:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Practice-Pruning.jpg\" alt=\"Practice Pruning\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Practice-Pruning.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Practice-Pruning-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have large plants at home, pruning them is quite crucial to prevent them from overgrowing. Dead or dying leaves, stems, and branches can make the growth of your plant stagnant. You should get rid of them to trigger new growth. Moreover, trim long stems to ensure they can grow fuller and bushier. You need the right tools like a pair of scissors or sharp shears to make pruning easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Rid_of_Pests\"><\/span><b>Get Rid of Pests<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16846 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Get-Rid-of-Pests.jpg\" alt=\"Get Rid of Pests\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Get-Rid-of-Pests.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Get-Rid-of-Pests-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your houseplants will definitely attract pests and you must stay vigilant about them. As soon as you notice signs of pest infestation, take immediate initiatives to get rid of them. Some natural remedies like neem oil can help get rid of the annoying pests and help your beloved green foliage survive for a long time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"\/plants\">green plants in Singapore<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make your home more alive and cozier. But remember to take proper care of your houseplants to help them thrive for a long time. So, invest in some good plants for your home and add a sense of joy to your place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Investing in plants is a great way of staying close to Mother Nature. But do you struggle with keeping your green buddies alive? If you are wondering how to keep plants healthy, here are a few valuable tips for you: Water Them the Right Way:\u00a0 You need to water your plants quite thoroughly for them [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":16839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1033],"tags":[2673,2674,2676,2675],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16835"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16835"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16847,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16835\/revisions\/16847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}