Why do plants dry up after bringing them from the nursery?
Many gardeners often complain that their plants dry up soon after bringing them home from the nursery.
What causes this, and how can you prevent it? Let's check:
1. Young plants are more prone to stress
– Most of the plants we get from nurseries are young, which is why they often go into stress after being brought home.
2. They experience “Transition Shock
When plants move from the controlled environment of a nursery to your home, they often experience “transition shock.
3.Temperature Fluctuations
Sudden changes in temperature, especially if the plant was transported in cold or hot conditions, can stress the plant.
4.Do not transplant the plant immediately
Give your new plants time to settle down in new environment.
5.Avoid direct Sunlight for the first two days
When you bring your plant home, do not place it in direct sunlight for the first two days to prevent sunburn.
6.
Keep the plants in the sun after 2 days
After two days, if the plant looks healthy you can put it in the sun and water it when the top soil dries up.
Note:
If the plant looks good even after five days, it is ready for a new pot.
7.Carefully take the plants out of the nursery bag
Whenever you transplant plants, carefully tear the nursery bag and take out the plants so that the roots are not disturbed.
8.Choose the right size pot
Choose a pot that is at least 2-3 inches larger than the current pot. Make sure it has drainage holes in the bottom.
Note:
Always transplant a plant into a pot one size bigger.
When the plant is small, transfer it to a smaller pot and when the plant grows, transfer it to a bigger pot.
9.
Use soft soil mix
Soft soil is best for the plant and the plants grow better.
10.
Transplant the plant only in the evening
Transplant your plant only in the evening so that the plant does not go into stress.
If you follow these tips, your plant will never dry up after bringing it from the nursery!