Dusty leaves. Peace lily leaves are large and tend to collect dust. You can put the whole plant in the shower and hose it down. Let the plant leaves dry and apply Miracle-Gro® Leaf Shine for shiny leaves—beautiful! Peace lilies are actually quite happy to be a bit crowded in their pots. You’ll know it’s time to repot when your plant begins to wilt more frequently. At that point, its roots will have begun to take up so much of the container that there’s little soil left to hold water. Select a new container that is just a couple inches wider in diameter than the container in which your peace lily is currently growing, and follow the planting instructions above to repot. Troubleshooting Problems with Peace Lilies Select a container that has good drainage and is no more than ⅓ larger than the root ball of your peace lily. Place the plant in the container so that the top of the root ball is about an inch below the top of the rim (to leave room for watering).

From ingredients to the amount, there are several elements that separate different varieties of potting soil from each other. Before you choose a mix for your plants, consider the following factors. Plant Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix helps to retain moisture, making it easier for you to care for your plants. You won’t have to worry about watering your plants as frequently, which can be especially beneficial for those who travel frequently or are forgetful when it comes to watering their plants.

Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix is a high-quality soil mix specifically designed for indoor plants. It is made with a blend of peat moss, compost, and perlite to provide the ideal growing environment for your plants.

A proper homemade potting soil mix will take into account the individual needs of your indoor plants, as well as prioritize the use of organic and sustainable materials (ie food scraps). Monsteras will need occasional pruning of dry or dead leaves and any branches that have gone wild. You can also prune to help control its size, but save most of the major primping for spring so it’s all set for a big growth spurt. Use a sharp set of shears to make clean cuts at the nodes. Don’t get too crazy; removing more than a third of your plant may cause it to have trouble rebounding. How To Clean Monstera Leaves Peace lily care tends to be pretty straightforward, but you might notice a few issues with these plants(in addition to the wilting mentioned above). Keep any eye out for: The single most important thing for plant life is its ability to receive nutrients and plants receive most of their nutrients from the soil. Make sure the potting soil you choose has a pH level that’s appropriate for the type of plants you wish to grow. Most plants prefer a soil pH level between 6 to 7, but some plants, such as azaleas, prefer a more acidic pH level of 4.5 to 5.5. LocationThe ingredients used to make soil determine how well it retains moisture. For example, peat moss absorbs around 30 times its weight in water, while coconut coir absorbs around nine times its weight. Carefully read a soil’s description to see how well it retains moisture as well as how it eliminates excess moisture. Amount Water monstera when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. You’ll likely water about once a week, although this may vary depending on your home’s humidity level. Because it’s a rainforest plant, monstera will also love a spritz with a spray bottle about once a week to remind it of its jungle origins. How To Feed Monstera

In its native rainforest habitat, monstera produces flowers and fruit, and can climb upwards of 60 feet tall. Yes, you read that right—they are gentle giants out in the wild. Don’t worry: In a container indoors, monstera will only reach around 2 to 3 feet tall. Whew! How To Plant Monstera One reason schefflera plants are such popular houseplants is because they are virtually problem-free. If plants aren’t growing or have spindly, yellow leaves, they probably need to be moved into an area with brighter light. Watering too frequently can lead to root rot, so if in doubt, keep plants slightly on the dry side. How to Grow Schefflera: RecapPotting soil comprises various nutrients that keep plants healthy and help them grow. Depending on what plants you have and what environment they’re growing in, variable amounts and combinations of certain nutrients will prove most effective at helping them thrive. There are several reasons why you should choose Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix for your indoor plants. Nutrient-rich Homemade potting soil requires the addition of nutrients, which can come from compost, organic granular fertilizer, worm castings, and other options. Compost can be created from all sorts of decomposing plant materials, such as pine bark, leaves, food scraps, composted wood chips, and more. Soaking compost in water creates compost tea, which acts as a liquid fertilizer in soil for indoor plants. The soil mix is lightweight, making it easy to handle and pour. This is especially important when repotting your plants, as you won’t have to struggle with heavy bags of soil. Suitable for a wide range of plants Schefflera plants, sometimes called “umbrella trees” thanks to the umbrella-like arrangement of their leaflets, can be found in the houseplant section of nearly any garden center or grocery store, as well as in the interior landscaping of most shopping malls. That’s because they’re remarkably easy to grow, long-lived, and will tolerate the medium light and low humidity of most indoor spaces. There are two species of schefflera plants: Schefflera actinophylla can grow to heights of 8 to 10 feet inside and up to 40 feet outside in very warm climates. Schefflera arboricola, known as the “dwarf umbrella tree,” has smaller leaflets and a shorter mature height of just 3 to 4 feet indoors. Care requirements are similar for both types, as the dwarf version is just a bit daintier in looks.