Beware of the effects of indoor flowers on health in autumn

It's time for some potted plants to move indoors in autumn and winter. The indoor air is dry and the light is dark, so flowers can easily become an ideal place for pests and bacteria to live. Here are some suggestions for prevention and control:

(1) timely inspection of insect pests:

Check the stems and leaves of plants for pests and eggs. Plants that have just arrived indoors should be open to other plants for an occasional month to prevent cross-infection and should be dealt with in time once pests are found.

Second, clean the plants:

Cleaning plants with hoses or sprinklers can remove many pests and dust from leaves. In the flushing process, the water flow should not be too large, so as not to damage the branches and leaves. At the same time, it prevents plants from scratching in the process of washing.

Third, change the basin if it is necessary to change the basin:

The roots of some potted plants are stretched all over the pot. In this case, the pot needs to be changed, otherwise it does not need to be changed. It is best to choose the early spring season to change the basin. At the same time, attention should be paid to watering the basin once before changing the basin according to the situation, and then change the basin when the soil is moderately dry and wet.

Fourth, maintain air humidity:

Overheated, dry air is bad for potted plants, and spider mites are more active at this time. The following measures can be taken: (1) use humidifiers; (2) put the same batch of plants in the same place; and (3) put plants on trays containing pebbles.

Fifth, do not prune:

Pruning potted plants in autumn and winter is not conducive to their dormancy. But some dead branches and leaves can be removed, and it is best not to prune them until late winter.