Plants that live in our house influenced by lunar rhythms like all plants that grow in open ground. If indoor flowers live in your house, you already know from your own experience which of them take root better in your apartment, what care they require and how they behave, but if you feel that something is wrong with your plants, try to care behind them in accordance with the lunar rhythms.
If you are a beginner florist, our tips will undoubtedly come in handy, following which you you can brag beautiful garden on my windowsill.
Indoor plants are not only pleasing to the eye and are the pride of any housewife. They bring a lot of benefits ventilating the air indoors and even getting rid of harmful effects electrical appliances.
In the bedroom, for example, it is not advised to place flowering plants. Suitable for this room leafy plants, for example, chlorophytum or helksin which will improve the microclimate and reduce harmful radiation. Suitable for living room beautiful flowering plants, for example, hippeastrum or orchid to show off to your guests.
It is important, of course, not to forget about the light possibilities of your apartment. For example, if your living room is very dark, flowers that love light are in it. will not take root without additional lighting. Therefore, if there is no desire to install additional lamps, it is better for you to place plants in such rooms that don't like light, such as ferns, Chinese abelia, anthurium, begonias, aglaonema, poinsettia, myrtle, dieffenbachia spotted, alocasia and others.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants
Moon Tips: Planting new or transplanting old plants should be on the days when the moon passes into sign of Virgo with the growing moon. Also these days you can tear off shoots from plants for planting. Such reproduction of indoor flowers is very common, but not all shoots should be immediately planted in the ground. Some of them need to be in the water for the shoot to take root.
The cutting of the plant should not bloom, but should look healthy and full of energy. Sometimes a separate sheet is enough. Plants such as gloxinia, violet, begonia, tradescantia, ivy, balsam, are easily propagated by leaves that are previously placed in water. Chlorophytum propagated by "children" that appear on the plant after flowering. Such a baby takes root even without pre-soaking.
cacti and others succulents can also be propagated using cuttings, however, so that the plant does not rot, the torn stalk should be dried for a couple of days.
Another way to propagate plants is dividing the bush. In this way, plants such as cyperus, asparagus, spathiphyllum, pogonaterum. This method will allow you to immediately get several already mature plant bushes. The procedure for dividing the bush should also be done in Virgo days on the growing moon so that the plants take root quickly and grow well.
Good days for planting and transplanting plants this summer: June 14-16, July 12-14, August 8-10, 2013
Lunar calendar for watering indoor plants
Moon Tips: Watering indoor plants is best in water days when the moon is in the following characters Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Thus, about 7-9 days pass between waterings.
There are some plants that require more frequent watering, so water them on other days as well, but it's best to avoid days of Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). These days, plants do not absorb nutrients well, water can stagnate in a pot and lead to decay. It should also be remembered that plants should be watered often in summer, less often in winter. cacti, for example, in winter you can generally water once a month, or even less often.
AT days of Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) water the flowers carefully in the early morning (in winter and autumn) and in the evening after sunset (summer and spring) so that the scorching sun does not cause burns. The same applies to spraying flowers.
You need to spray the flowers if the air in the room is very dry. Many modern indoor flowers came to us from the tropics, where the humidity is very high, so in a room with dry air, they can wither. Some flowers require moisture so much that they need to substitute a tray with wet expanded clay under the pot.
Spraying requires flowers such as cacti, succulents, orchids, arrowroot, ivy, tradescantia, ferns.
Do not spray plants such as violet, begonia, cyclamen.
Water the plants should be settled for several days tap water although some gardeners recommend watering flowers such as orchids, boiled water. AT tap water bleach is added to clean it, which adversely affects the flowers. In order for the chlorine to evaporate, it is enough to defend the water in an open container. 12-14 hours.
If the plant is being watered from above, water it near the edges of the pot, not to expose the roots. If a leafy plant has a funnel of leaves, pour some water into the center of the funnel. If the plant is watered from below, like a violet, gloxinia or orchid, then the water must be poured into a pan or immerse the pot in water for 30-60 minutes if the plants are severely dehydrated. If water remains in the pan a couple of hours after watering, it should be drained.
What to do, if you are going on vacation, and there is no one to water the flowers in your absence? For example, to keep flowers from drying out if you have to leave, use bucket of water and bandages. A bucket of water is placed in the middle of the room, and flower pots are placed around. Then the bandages are cut so long as to reach from the bottom of the bucket to the pot. One end of the bandage is lowered into the water, the other is stuck into the ground. This method allows protect the earth from drying out.
If your flowers do wither a little after you arrive, they usually come back to life quickly if you start them again. water properly on Water or Earth days. If you are going to leave again, it is better to find someone who can come to your house and water the flowers. Make a watering schedule based on the lunar calendar and give it to the person who will take care of your plants. Also prepare ahead of time. settled water for irrigation and spraying.
Once a month at water days plants can be bathed and washed. Plants that stand indoors are covered with dust, which clogs their pores, preventing them from breathing normally. What's more, the sight of dusty plants won't beautify your home, even if the plants are more or less healthy.
Good days for watering plants this summer: June 9-11, June 19-21, June 27-29, July 7-9, July 16-18, July 25-26, August 3-5, August 13-14, August 21-23, August 30-31, 2013
Bad days for watering plants this summer: June 7-8, June 17-18, June 25-26, July 4-6, July 14-15, July 22-24, August 1-2, August 10-12, August 19-20, August 28-29, 2013
Lunar plant calendar: how to fertilize indoor plants?
All flower growers advise fertilizing indoor plants, since plants in cramped pots do not have the opportunity to receive those essential minerals and vitamins, which they receive during natural growth in the ground. Fertilizers help prolong flowering, strengthen the plant's immunity.
For some types of indoor flowers, for example, cacti or orchids, there are separate fertilizers, which are not recommended for other types of flowers. There is universal fertilizers suitable for almost everyone deciduous plants in the house.
Typically, these fertilizers contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen avoids brittle leaves and stems; phosphorus has a positive effect on flowering, helps the root system grow; potassium supports immunity, provides resistance to various diseases and unpleasant environmental influences. Plants also require micronutrients such as iron, copper, zinc, manganese, molybdenum.
If you are buying ready-made fertilizers for flowers, pay attention to dosage and frequency of use. Usually these fertilizers are quite concentrated and diluted in a large amount of water.
Another important point in plant nutrition - these are contraindications. Usually fertilizers are used spring and summer, during growth. In winter, when the flower is usually at rest, it is better not to fertilize it. If the plant is sick, do not feed it with fertilizers. Try to feed only healthy plants . You can not make a very concentrated solution of fertilizer, so as not to harm the plant.
Moon Tips: Fertilize indoor plants should be on the waning moon and better in days of Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). This can be done at the same time as watering by dissolving the fertilizer in correct proportions in water. With poor survival of plants, they can be fertilized in days of Capricorn and Taurus.
Good days for fertilizing plants this summer: June 27-29, July 25-26, August 3-5, August 21-23, August 30-31, 2013
Days of Capricorn and Taurus (waning moon): June 4-6, June 23-24, July 2-4, July 29-31, August 26-27, 2013
- Slow growing healthy plants are transplanted once every two to three years.
- Young, intensively developing plants annually.
- Adult, well-formed plants once every 2-3 years.
- Treelike 1 time in 4-5 years.
- It is advisable to transplant conifers before a dormant period.
- Early-flowering plants will tolerate transplanting after flowering better.
- An unscheduled transplant is necessary if pests or signs of disease appear on the plant, as well as in cases where the flowerpot is damaged.
The sequence of actions for transplanting home plants according to the lunar calendar
- The day before transplanting, the plants are watered abundantly.
- Prepare new pot are thoroughly washed and disinfected.
- Drainage is placed in the pot, then poured into a slide soil mix prepared according to the requirements of the plant.
- The plant is taken out of the old pot, turning it upside down. The stem is held with the left hand.
- The roots are shaken off the ground, then the root system is examined to identify old and diseased roots, which are immediately removed.
- The plant is placed in a pot, the roots are straightened and the container is filled with an earthen mixture, without deepening the root neck, then the substrate is crushed, leaving a space of 2-3 cm to the top of the flowerpot.
- Plants are carefully watered along the edge of the pot. Can be watered through the tray.
- Put the pots in a bright and warm place, providing protection from direct sunlight.
- Transplanted plants are sprayed regularly clean water within 6-8 days.
- It should be remembered that transplanting plants in a flowering state is undesirable. Containers for transplantation should be 1.5-3 cm larger than the old ones, and in the case of large plants (tubs) 8-10 cm.
Florist's lunar calendar for October 2018 video
Effect of the phases of the moon on houseplants?
As you know, the Moon goes through several phases, each of which has its own specific effect on plants. This is what we can now be sure of. Lunar calendar for April 2018 of the grower
- Firstly, the phase of the young or growing moon. This option is considered one of the most favorable for planting flowering plants on backyard flower bed Or just a transplant. Ask why and what is it? The answer is very simple, since the plants receive additional energy during transplantation in this phase, which in turn has an important influence and significance on their growth. At the same time, astrologers strongly recommend paying attention to such phases when the Moon is in the constellations of Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus.
- Secondly, the waning phase of the moon. At this time, it is strictly forbidden to engage in any actions and manipulations with plants, or rather, transplantation. Why? The answer is obvious, since the energy of the Moon in this case will be concentrated directly in the roots.
- Thirdly, the second and fourth phases of the moon. At this time, it is also better not to deal with plant transplantation and their processing. For example, if you are growing outdoor flowers, then the best thing to do would be to prepare the seeds.
Astrology and houseplants
The influence of each lunar phase corrected by the sign of the zodiac in which the satellite is located. If the sowing took place during the period of the “dry” sign, then even the growing Moon will not be able to give it necessary forces and energy for productive growth. Lunar calendar for April 2018 florist
- Fertile (water) signs - Leo, Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Libra, Pisces.
- Infertile (dry) signs - Aries, Sagittarius.
- Signs of medium fertility - Capricorn, Virgo, Gemini, Aquarius.
In addition, there are “leaf days” - Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio and “root days” - Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo, in which watering is especially recommended. On the “flower days” - Volodya, Libra, Gemini - on the contrary, it is better to refuse watering .
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor flowers for October 2018 by day
It is best to transplant bulbous and tuberous flowers in October 2018 (daffodils, lilies, cyclamens, gloxinia, etc.) in the following numbers: 2, 3, 8, 25, 26, 29, 30.
But leafy indoor flowers (chlorophytum, asparagus, dieffenbachia, all types of ficuses, monstera, peperomia, etc.) are best planted, transplanted or transshipped: October 10, 11, 12, 15, 15.
Transfer time climbing plants(various creepers) - 1, 27, 28.
In no case do not transplant indoor plants on such days of October 2018 as: 4, 5, 9, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 31 to avoid negative consequences.
Especially auspicious days for irrigation indoor plants in October there will be such days: 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 29, 30.
If you find a white cobweb on the leaves of your pets, some specks of unknown origin, dried tips, etc., treat with folk or chemicals indoor flowers on these most auspicious days: October 1, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28.
In October, it is worth reducing the number of dressings, but not nullifying. Therefore, the most favorable days for fertilizing plants in October 2018 will be period 1, from 10 to 12, from 17 to 19, and also on October 27 and 28, i.e. during the days of watering.
Loosening spend: October 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26.
On the new moon on October 9 and the full moon on October 24, it is better not to carry out any work with indoor flowers.
Everyone who was interested in breeding any, including indoor plants, is well aware of how much their life depends on lunar cycle. In order for you to grow beautiful flowering plants on your windowsill, turning it into a real, albeit not too large, garden, a special lunar calendar for flower growers was created, where not only the phases of the moon, but also the days when plants should be planted, grafted, sampled, when they can be transplanted and watered, and when it is best to leave them alone. And it's not just someone's fantasy.
The fact is that, depending on the phase of the moon, metabolic processes proceed in different ways in plants and their biochemical activity manifests itself in different ways, even the speed of juice movement differs significantly. That is why such great importance is attached to the Lunar calendar of indoor plants.
The lunar calendar of plants helps to use herbs correctly. Modern cooking involves the use of fresh and dried herbs in healthy and healthy food. The use of herbs is not burdensome, they are at hand. all year round.
Lunar plant collection calendar
Many herbs can be grown on suburban area, on the balcony and just in pots on the windowsill in a city apartment. In the apartment, herbs will create a pleasant atmosphere, and they can be successfully eaten at any time of the year.
Give preference to herbs that grow in your area.
And in order for the herbs to bring maximum benefit, it is necessary to know not only their properties, but also best conditions for collection, drying and storage.
Much success traditional healers lies in the fact that they comprehended the secret forces of Nature, unraveled the "mystery" of herbs. People who are especially sensitive to the energy of plants are able to feel the force field of medicinal herbs.
It will seem surprising to you, but sometimes the healing effect is achieved just by looking at the plant or by inhaling its smell. Sometimes just being around is enough. medicinal plants, be it herbal pad, amulet, aromatic oil and so on.
Special mention should be made of right choice time of collection, processing and application medicinal plants in harmony with the lunar rhythms.
About the right timing when using food and medicinal herbs
Moon phase and plant collection
Lunar calendar of plants. Knowing the influence of the position of the Moon on the collection, processing and storage of herbs, you can stock up for the winter so that these natural energy stations are at your fingertips at any time.
It is very important to consider whether you are collecting herbs for immediate or long-term use, as different time the action of herbs is different and the process of their drying is different, which can be regulated by choosing the right time for collection and storage.
Herbs not intended for immediate use should be collected before the full moon, on the full moon itself, or when the moon is debilitated.
Herbs collected during a debilitated Moon do not have a very high healing effect, but they are much better than those collected during a young Moon, which do not dry well, quickly become moldy and rot.
Plants can have different periods of drying, so pay attention to the fact that the process of drying herbs collected during the young Moon should also cover the period of the deficient Moon.
Before storing herbs, check: if the herbs do not rustle and break when both the period of the debilitating Moon and the new moon have already ended, then they are not intended for long-term storage, they should be used as soon as possible.
When drying and storing herbs, you must carefully observe all necessary rules. It will be a pity if, as a result of mistake or negligence, the harvested herbs become unusable.
Dry herbs in the shade, turning often. Can be used as a pallet natural material, well breathable, but not metal or foil.
Shifting herbs into jars or bags should be done when the moon is debilitated, regardless of when you collected them.
In no case should you shift herbs with a young moon: they will begin to rot very quickly. On the days of Virgo, it is not worth collecting herbs, even if this happens with a flawed Moon.
To store herbs, use paper bags, bags, dark glass jars - the plants will remain dry in them, the light will not have a harmful effect, and the aroma and aroma will be preserved. healing powers. Some herbs, both medicinal and edible (for example, parsley, marjoram, thyme, lovage), are best kept bundled and hung upside down in a well-ventilated area.
This is best done with fast-drying herbs, because this way they will not start to rot. Herbs that you use frequently can be hung up and pinched off as needed.
More detailed information about the rules for collecting, drying, storing medicinal herbs can be found in numerous herbal reference books.
Herbs retain the energy of Nature, which naturally enriches our body, they are essential elements of the system proper nutrition. In maintaining a healthy lifestyle, we should not neglect the laws of Nature and its gifts, since man himself is a part of nature.
It is only very important not to forget: vegetable raw materials cannot be collected within the city or near highways, after rain. Herbs, flowers and roots must be organic.
More and more people prefer herbal teas. Not only because it has a healing effect, but also simply because it is very tasty. Of course, both the action and the taste of herbs are best when consumed freshly picked.
But we must also think about the long winter, when a person is especially vulnerable to various diseases. Rules for drying, preserving and storing herbs: plant parts should be laid out in a warm, dark place on the wooden board or paper and turn over from time to time.
During the waning moon, decompose into containers. Never use metal containers. As you already know, herbs feel best in dark glassware or paper bags.
Lunar calendar of plants. With the help of this table, you can immediately see when you need to collect certain parts of plants in order to achieve the greatest effect, including healing.
Lunar calendar for collecting herbs and plants
- The roots are best collected during the full moon, new moon and the flawed moon. The best thing in early spring or in autumn. Before sunrise or after sunset - Moon in Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus
- Collect flowers during the waxing moon and during the full moon. Before lunch, on sunny days. The dew must dry - Moon in Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
- Leaves are best collected during the waxing moon. Collect the leaves of young plants. Leaves must be without dew - Moon in Scorpio, Pisces and Cancer
- Collect fruits/seeds During the waxing moon, ripe fruits and seeds are harvested, which are immediately consumed. During the Moon, those fruits that will be stored for some time are collected in damage. Do not collect during the midday heat - Moon in Sagittarius, Leo and Aries
Lunar calendar and homework
And about where you can’t do without an assistant, the Moon.
Canning, marinating and freezing also have their own special rules.
Canning: Free up the days for this when the moon is on the rise. This is the time between Sagittarius and Gemini and when the Moon passes through Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus.
Pickling: picking fruit and processing them is best on "fruit" days (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius); root crops are best dealt with on “root” days (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn).
Freezing: "fruit" days are best suited for this. The rule applies not only to fruits, but also to vegetables.
And these herbs and dried flowers must be in every home first aid kit. They are used in the form of tea.
- Linden blossom. Use inflorescences with an apical leaf. Softens cough, reduces fever, helps with colds.
- Melissa. Leaves are used. Helps with diseases of the stomach and intestines, gallbladder or liver, heart, during menstruation, with colds.
- Calendula. Bract leaves are used. Hot poultices are very effective for skin inflammations, cut wounds, bruises, burns and hematomas.
- Sage. Leaves are used. Sage helps with complaints about the stomach and intestines, diarrhea, bile stasis, colds.
- Thyme. Leaves are used. Helps with cough in bronchial catarrh, is a remedy for whooping cough, convulsive and allergic cough.
- Valerian. Roots are used. Helps with a nervous, excited state, sleep disorders, spasmodic pain in the stomach and intestines.
- Peppermint. Leaves are used. Peppermint relieves spasms, improves the condition of the gallbladder, relieves bloating.
The moon has a great influence on our planet and this has long been proven by scientists. The moon, depending on the phase, has a different effect, both on the human body and well-being, and on the growth and life of plants. It has long been known that all fluids on the plane are under its control.
During the growing moon, tides occur, the water level in the seas and oceans rises. At this time, ascending sap flow occurs in indoor plants, energy flows and intensive growth occurs.
On the full moon, this process reaches its completion. By the new moon, these processes stop, and the energy in the plants rushes from the top to the roots. During this period, it is not recommended to transplant plants, as they become very sensitive, and even the most minor damage can lead to their death.
By transplanting plants, focusing on the lunar calendar 2018, you can achieve best result and more intensive growth and their flowering.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants January 2018
Since ancient times, people have noticed the influence of the moon on the life and development of plants on our planet. In order to properly grow indoor flowers, it is important to know on which particular lunar day you can transplant plants without much risk.
- Auspicious days - January 18-27.
- Unfavorable days - January 4-13.
- Neutral days are all other days.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants February 2018
It is important to remember that plants, in addition to water, also need air. The plant should not be constantly in moist soil. Do not neglect such a thing as seasonal care. AT winter time plants should be watered less often, reduced or eliminated top dressing, and kept at a cooler temperature than during flowering.
- Auspicious days - February 17-24.
- Unfavorable days - February 1-12.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants March 2018
It is important when growing indoor plants to observe certain safety measures. Following lunar calendar 2018, you will be able to avoid unsuccessful transplant days. Thereby improve the growth of your flowers.
- Auspicious days - March 18-26.
- Unfavorable days - March 3-11.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants April 2018
For each type of plant, it is worth choosing a pot of a certain volume. Carefully study the features of the plant that you decide to purchase. Some indoor flowers are first planted in small pots and only as they grow they are transplanted into pots that they need in terms of volume. Other indoor plants require planting in large pots initially. If you choose the wrong pot, then the development of plants can stop at early stage development.
- Auspicious days - April 17-25.
- Unfavorable days - April 1-13.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants May 2018
Plants using solar energy convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar. They take the necessary minerals needed for this process from the earth. In the ground for indoor flowers, these minerals are not enough. Therefore, it is recommended to fertilize the plants.
Fertilize indoor plants only during their active growth. It is important to follow the instructions on the fertilizer packaging. Feeding times vary depending on the type of plant. An excess of fertilizer can cause irreparable harm to a houseplant.
- Auspicious days - May 16-24.
- Unfavorable days - May 1-10.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants June 2018
On favorable days, you can safely transplant plants. The juice of plants on these days flows from the roots to the top. Damage to the roots is unlikely with careful handling of the flower.
On unfavorable days, touching the plant and replanting is not recommended. The juice of the plant flows from the top to the roots. The roots these days are very sensitive and their damage is possible, which can lead to the death of the flower.
- Auspicious days - June 14-22.
- Unfavorable days - June 1-9.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants July 2018
Although neutral days are not unfavorable, but on such days the strength and energy of the plant begins to leave it. On neutral days, it's best to leave it alone.
If the transplant is made on favorable days, then the result of plant growth will not be long in coming.
- Auspicious days - July 14-21.
- Unfavorable days - July 1-9.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants august 2018
Carefully select the type of houseplant depending on the room where you plan to grow it. sun-loving indoor flower will not grow and bloom properly in a room where there is little sunlight. Like a flower shadow loving, will not be able to survive in a well-lit room. In addition, group your plants, so they will look better and develop faster.
- Auspicious days - August 12-20.
- Unfavorable days - August 1-7.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants September 2018
To grow healthy and flowering plant many indoor plant lovers follow the lunar calendar. By choosing favorable days for caring, feeding and transplanting plants, you will improve their growth, flowering and save them from danger.
- Auspicious days - September 10-20.
- Unfavorable days - September 1-8, 28-30.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants October 2018
Before transplanting home flowers, you must first figure out if they really need to be transplanted and then repot them, following the lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants 2018.
When to transplant a plant:
- An earthen ball is pierced and braided with roots, forming the so-called felt.
- When common feature plant weakness. This indicates the depletion of the earth.
- The roots of the plant began to rot.
- The roots of the flower made their way through the hole to release excess moisture.
- The earth in the pot turned sour.
- Auspicious days - October 11-18.
- Unfavorable days - October 1-8, 26-31.
- Neutral days - all the rest.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants november 2018
The time of year for transplanting indoor plants depends on their type. But basically all plants are transplanted only after the end of their flowering. If it becomes necessary to transplant a plant during its flowering, then you need to be prepared for the fact that it will shed both buds and flowers.
- Auspicious days - November 12-18.
- Unfavorable days - November 3-6, 26-30.
Lunar calendar for transplanting indoor plants december 2018
December is a time of holidays and fuss. Not always on favorable days there is an opportunity to do flower transplantation. In this case, try to avoid unfavorable days. It is better to postpone the transplant or reschedule for a better time.
- Auspicious days - December 8-17.
- Unfavorable days - December 25-31.
- Neutral days are other days.
Transplantation of orchids according to the lunar calendar 2018
It is enough to transplant an orchid once every 3 years. It is worth starting its transplantation into a new pot with a prepared substrate only after the flowering period. By choosing for this a prosperous day according to the lunar calendar 2018.
- Prosperous days are the days when the moon enters the phase of the new moon, or as it is also called, the growing moon. During the growing moon, the juice from the roots of plants rises to the top and nourishes it. At this time, you can safely transplant a flower without fear of damaging its roots.
- For easier removal of the flower from the pot, place the pot in water for a few minutes. Carefully remove the flower, carefully taking it under the rosette with leaves. Rinse and clean the roots. With a sharp knife cut off rotten or dead roots.
- For transplanting orchids, it is better to use a plastic pot. Make the required number of holes in it. This is necessary so that after watering, excess moisture can escape, and the air has direct access to the roots.
- After we have prepared the pot and the substrate, we proceed to transplant the orchid. Pour a small amount of the mixture into the bottom of the pot. Gently lower the plant and slowly add the substrate so that it fills the pot to the outlet with leaves.
- Return the pot with the plant to its original place. Do not water it for three days after transplanting.
Violet transplant lunar calendar 2018
For transplanting violets, you should choose a pot not too big size. In a small pot root systems violets will develop faster, and flowering will come faster accordingly.
- For better flower development, add a thin layer of river pebbles or expanded clay to the bottom of the pot. It is recommended to transplant the violet at least once every three years. The plant during transplantation is refreshed under a warm shower, removing weak and yellowed leaves. The substrate is changed to a new one, but the old pot is left.
- It is recommended to transplant violets during the growing moon. The violet has weak roots, and if you start replanting it during the waning moon, then the probability of damage to the flower, and then its death, is quite high.
- It is recommended to plant new flowers during the growing moon. Loosen and cultivate the land. Feed flowers.
- During this period, violet needs more water. The days that fall on the growing moon are great for removing stepchildren. It is necessary to remove stepsons for good development and growth of the flower.
- At the moment when the moon passes from the waning moon to the growing one, it is good to fertilize and loosen the earth. It is not recommended to cut and transplant plants at this time. The duration of this phase is 3 days. It's easy to calculate. This phase begins three days before the prosperous days according to the lunar calendar and ends on the first day of these days.
