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Our 6 tips for caring for your plants in autumn - <tc>La Green Touch</tc>

Nos 6 conseils pour entretenir vos plantes en automne - La Green Touch - La Green Touch

Laetitia Tavares |

Autumn is the period of rest for our plants, this occurs when temperatures become cooler and the light is reduced with the shortening of the days.
Their growth therefore begins to gradually slow down and certain plants require special attention, follow our 5 tips to keep them alive!

1. We water our plants ? Yes but not too much!


Autumn and winter are two periods when indoor green plants will use less water due to low temperatures. It is important to space out and adapt your watering frequency gradually, once every 15 days is enough or even every month for certain plants. Water needs differ depending on the species of plants.
Be careful, if your interior is heated you will need to water more regularly.

2. Trimming and cleaning to give them a little makeover


Autumn is also a good time to prepare your plants to survive the winter. To do this, you caneliminate any leaves that may be wilted or damaged this is what will subsequently allow your plant to make new young shoots.
Eliminate plant debris between the leaves, more precisely at the level of the stems. For residue and dirt, simply pass a clean, preferably damp cloth over all the foliage.

3. What location for my plants this fall ?

We advise you to place your indoor plants in the morning in a place where they can receive its precious rays of sunlight (for example near the windows); always ensuring that they do not receive no drafts which could be fatal to them. Light is an essential factor for the growth of your plants.
And don't hesitate to turn them periodically to prevent them from leaning towards the light.
If you turn your heating back on, don't forget to move them away!

4.Is autumn a good time for repotting ?

Two periods are suitable for repotting plants:
1. spring which marks the end of the plants' winter rest and the period when the roots resume their normal activity.
2. The beginning of autumn which marks the end of an important growth period and the need for indoor plants to renew their resources to get through the winter peacefully .
Finally, stay attentive to your plant, when the roots protrude from the pot it means that it no longer has the space necessary to develop, so it's time to changing her pot.
Consult our blog article dedicated to repotting to find out how to repot a plant easily!

5.Should you fertilize your plants before winter ?

Plants go dormant and resting during the colder months, so it is recommended to fertilize them during the first weeks of fall to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients to survive the winter. Use special slow or extended release indoor green plant fertilizer.

Be careful, however, with excess fertilizers and minerals which could harm your plant, so proceed with caution.

Fertilizer

Fertilizer

6. How to deal with pests ?

Summer is the most favorable period for insects and pests of all kinds with the rise in temperatures; however, be careful in autumn, scale insects, flies and red spiders are very present! The small chards burst from humidity, notably the fungi which accumulate in the potting soil and the substrate.

To get rid of them we recommend our N'bio protective and insect repellent oils below.

Protective

Quickly and effectively save your plants and terrariums from diseases, fungi and bacteria thanks to this miraculous spray from N'Bio. Thanks to a synergy of 5 essential oils you will be able to care for your plants naturally and protect them against diseases. This product combines the essential oils of Savory, Thyme thymol, Sweet orange, Clove, and Tea tree to to fight plant parasites and increase their natural defenses against diseases.

Insect repellent

Your house or terrace plants are invaded by small insects and you cannot find a solution? We contacted N'Bio so that they give us their spray miraculous! Thanks to a synergy of 4 essential oils you can care for your plants naturally and protect them against little 6-legged creatures. This product combines the essences of Peppermint, Lemongrass, Oregano, and Rose Geranium in order to regrow effectively eliminate small invaders from houseplants and save your plants and stop their proliferation.

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