Favorable days for replanting indoor flowering plants. How and when can you replant indoor flowers?

One of important aspects, which are worth considering when establishing an apartment garden are.

Yes, depending on the decade lunar month, there is an increase or decrease certain properties plant organisms, which is important to consider in order for the landing to be as successful and efficient as possible.

1. Favorable days for planting indoor flowers

The influence of lunar phases and astrology on indoor flowers

Any of the phases of the Moon has a certain effect on all plant organisms.

This influence varies depending on the phase.

Thus, the presence of the earth’s satellite in a specific sign is reflected in the state of green pets:

• Water signs of the zodiac are known for their fertility. Sowing carried out on the days when the Moon enters the symbols of the water element or Taurus, Libra, Leo will be effective and will lead to the activation of the first shoots and their active growth;
• The symbols of the elements of air (Aquarius and Gemini) and earth (Capricorn and Virgo) are characterized by insignificant fertility indicators. This is not the most optimal time for disembarkation, but proper care shoots will not keep you waiting;
• Dry signs of the earth elements (Aries and Sagittarius) are not favorable for planting seeds and seedlings. On dry signs, it is better not to undertake any activities involving replanting; the flowers simply do not have enough energy reserves for subsequent life activity and they may dry out.

Before planting, it is important to take into account in what phase the Moon has stopped and astrological symbol in which she resides. This can be determined by astrological calendars, which are compiled and published annually.

Let's learn more about the moon's influence on life indoor plants:

Favorable days for pruning indoor plants

Among other things, it is important to keep in mind the lunar calendar of indoor plants before you start pruning dry or excess branches.

It is important to consider that pruning:

• Recommended during the period of the waning moon, in its third - fourth phase. This is due to the fact that the direction of the flow of juices changes, circulation occurs from the upper branches to the stem and root;
• Prohibited during full moon and new. It is also not recommended to start it on the 23rd lunar day, during the period of waning of Aquarius, Pisces and growth of Cancer.

If you follow this simple routine, pruning will bring maximum benefits. Otherwise, the risk of both harming and destroying your pet through incorrect and untimely measures increases significantly.

Lunar calendar for watering indoor plants

When growing any flowers, it is important to follow both all the rules of replanting and the rules of care, especially watering. Thus, many novice gardeners can cause damage to their green pets by improper watering.

To figure out when to water the soil, it is important not to lose sight of personal species characteristics, humidity, lighting and temperature in the apartment and outside the window.

In addition, it is important to remember that the activation of watering should correspond not only lunar day, but also the general needs of a green pet.

• Activation of growth processes;
• The presence of working heating, when evaporation increases sharply;
• The presence of narrow and fragile leaves of the crop that cannot contain a sufficient amount of moisture;
• Small containers or ceramics as material for the pot.

The lunar calendar provides all the information you need for proper supervision. If you follow the routine, care will bring maximum effect and take a minimum of effort and cost.

Favorable days for planting indoor flowers

One of the most important procedures In the care of an apartment garden, planting is rightly considered. To make this first step go smoothly, it is recommended to find a calendar for replanting indoor plants for 2018. It contains the basic numbers suitable for sowing and planting seedlings and seeds, and transferring adults to new containers.

Maximum efficiency for the gardener is ensured by following all the recommendations of the specialists who draw up the sowing calendar.

So, in 2018 it is worth taking into account this division of months with the corresponding care recommendations.

When planting indoor plants, guidance from the lunar calendar significantly increases the likelihood of acclimatization and increased growth as quickly as possible.

Besides, Special attention It is worth paying attention to other procedures related to planting, moistening and pruning.

The lunar calendar is an important list of dates, with precise indications of the most effective activities for all ten days of the month.

Flower growth processes are influenced not only by a well-chosen container, timely watering and sufficient lighting, but also by the timeliness of these measures. It is precisely in order to reduce the likelihood of error to a minimum that the annual lunar calendar is compiled.

Look interesting video about replanting indoor plants, how to determine favorable days for this event:

Useful tips

October is a transition month, mid-autumn, the change of seasons, and, as a rule, in many parts of central Russia it is already quite cold. Even in the south there may be periods of more warm weather, when summer and winter meet and fight with each other, but such warm days are farewell, and real cold is about to come.

Before the cold comes, it is necessary prepare plants for winter: install protection of plants from frost and spring pests, strengthen fences and tie up trees, mulch beds, and so on.

Indoor plants are already going into a dormant state. If possible apply the last fertilizers for those plants that need to rest in winter. You can fertilize flowering plants. Cacti and succulents should now be placed in cooler rooms.

To choose right time For various works, we advise you to look at the lunar calendar and check your affairs depending on the position of the Moon: this will help save energy and get your work done much better quality.

At the end of the article you will find a listing important works in the garden and vegetable garden and most better days for them in October 2016.

Other useful articles in the Lunar calendar section for October 2016:

WAXING CRESCENT

NEW MOON at 03:12

Today is a good time to start your flower garden. For example, it’s not too late to plant bulbous plants: tulips, daffodils, lilies of the valley, hyacinths and others. You can also do breeding blooming in summer perennial flowers and shrubs by dividing bushes or layering.

Houseplants : It is better not to deal with plants, it is especially not recommended to water them. Don't leave plants on open balconies and terraces, since even in the “Indian summer”, which often occurs in early October, temperatures at night are quite low.

OCTOBER 2, Sunday. 3rd lunar day.SCALES

Moon without course from 08:43

Today you can continue working with flowers. For example, if you have not yet had time to dig dahlias, begonias or gladioli. The time to do it is now, but no later than October 15 if you live in middle lane Russia. Watch the weather: these works are best done on a clear day with air temperatures above 0 degrees Celsius. Place the plants after digging in a dry and ventilated room where you can store it in winter temperature regime near 5 degrees Celsius.

Houseplants : Postpone watering. You can go shopping for indoor plants or literature on their cultivation. It is also good to communicate with other gardeners and learn new information about plants.

OCTOBER 3, Monday. 4th lunar day.SCORPION

It is better to cover leafy vegetables with film so that they do not freeze in first frost, and the harvest lasted longer. Before frost sets in, you can also replant spices and onions into tubs and pots and send them to the house. This will allow you to have in winter fresh herbs.

Houseplants : watering day. This month you should not water the plants as often as in the summer. Also monitor soil moisture. If the weather is cloudy and raining. Plants should not be watered at all.

OCTOBER 4, Tuesday. 5th lunar day.SCORPION

Don't forget about watering if the weather is dry. Today is a great day for watering. For example, at this time they remain to grow late vegetables, and the flower garden also pleases with autumn flowers, which also need timely watering.

From leaves medicinal plants in October they usually collect only bearberry leaves ordinary. This plant helps heal illnesses genitourinary system , sexually transmitted diseases, kidney and gastrointestinal diseases and others.

Houseplants : watering day. You can give plants a shower to wash away dust from the leaves.

OCTOBER 5, Wednesday. 5th, 6th lunar day from 11:01.SCORPION , SAGITTARIUSfrom 11:27

Moon without course until 11:26

It is better not to plant today, since this is the time of the weak Moon. The first half of the day is suitable for watering. In the afternoon you can go for purchasing seedlings, which are best planted in the coming days.

Houseplants : water plants better in the morning.

OCTOBER 6, Thursday. 6th, 7th lunar day from 12:01.SAGITTARIUS

If trees and shrubs have already lost their leaves, you can replant them if necessary. Planting or replanting is usually done several weeks in advance. persistent frosts. You can plant black currants, gooseberries, winter-hardy apple trees. Plant shrubs and trees immediately after purchasing seedlings.

Houseplants : today you can start planting and replanting indoor plants, if necessary. It is better not to replant flowers unless absolutely necessary, as it will now be quite difficult for the plants to recover.

OCTOBER 7, Friday. 7th, 8th lunar day from 12:57.SAGITTARIUS

Moon without course from 09:26

In the morning, you can start planting trees and shrubs that have open root system. If the trees have a closed root system, they can be planted in more late dates. The seedlings should be planted in previously prepared holes and preferably in a place that will not be too flooded in the spring. After planting, you should water the plants and protect them from rodents.

Houseplants : the day is also suitable for planting and replanting indoor plants (but only as a last resort). You can also plant rooted cuttings prepared in advance.

Lunar calendar of indoor plants 2016

OCTOBER 8, Saturday. 8th, 9th lunar day from 13:48.CAPRICORN

Collect the rest tops of potatoes, cucumbers or tomatoes and burn it. It is better not to use it for compost, since the tops of these plants are poisonous. It’s good to clean up the greenhouses, disinfect them, and remove garbage. If your area receives little snow in winter, you can cover tree trunks with soil about 25-30 centimeters.

Houseplants : complex work It's better to postpone it. We also do not recommend replanting flowers today; wait for a better time. You can loosen the top layers of soil a little.

OCTOBER 9, Sunday, 9th, 10th lunar day from 14:33.CAPRICORN

Second phase of the moon from 07:34

Moon without course from 19:51

If serious frosts have not yet set in in your area, you can do sanitary pruning trees and bushes, as well as pruning to form a crown.

To protect the roots of shrubs from frost, for example, currants and gooseberries, should be hilled up and covered with material. Should also be covered strawberries(spruce branches, sawdust or shavings).

Houseplants : you can do it replanting indoor plants, if necessary. Without necessity, it is better to leave this activity for the spring. Daylight hours are now much shorter, many plants are entering a dormant stage, and it will be difficult for them to recover from the stress of transplanting. However, it is also worth knowing which plants can be replanted in the fall: for example, bulbous It's better not to replant now.

Moon without course until 09:33

Today you can sow annuals, including bluebells, cornflowers, rudbeckia, scabiosa, matthiola, eschscholzia, poppies and others. It is important to monitor the weather: so that the seeds do not awaken before spring on the day of sowing, it is better that the weather is cold. Look at upper layer soil, it should already freeze a little.

Houseplants : Postpone watering.

Not a bad day to continue planting flowers. In general, do today the work that you consider necessary, but it is better not to water the plants, but to wait for more favorable days, when the Moon is in the sign of Water.

Houseplants : Postpone watering.

Moon without course until 15:43

In the evening, you can start watering if necessary. The first half of the day is not suitable for landings and transfers, since at this time the Moon will be at idle speed.

Houseplants : watering is allowed in the afternoon. It may already begin in the middle of the month heating season, so plants now especially need air humidification. In the afternoon, you can plant greenery on the windowsill.

After 13:30 you can do the last thing of the season trimming hedges. The day is also good for watering. This afternoon you can start planting onions and garlic before winter. You can also sow dill, parsley, lettuce, Chinese cabbage . The seeds should not germinate this season, so keep an eye on the weather. The bulbs also require more weeks 2-3 before lasting frosts so that they have time to take root. It is best to sow seeds at soil temperatures +1+2 degrees Celsius.

Houseplants : watering day. Although plants should not be watered too often now, giving them a shower at least several times a month is very useful so that dust does not accumulate on the leaves and stems.

OCTOBER 14, Friday, 14th, 15th lunar day from 17:06. FISH,ARIES from 18:09

Moon without course from 10:13 to 18:08

In the evening you can collect leeks and send it for storage, leaving a length of about 20 centimeters. Onions should be stored in a cool and dry, dark and ventilated area.

Houseplants : It is better to water the plants in the morning. In the evening you can plant seeds avocados, lemons or tangerines in pots if you want to grow a tree from a seed.

OCTOBER 15, Saturday, 15th, 16th lunar day from 17:31.ARIES

Today you can collect the remaining harvests, if you have not yet done so. For example, you can collect apples, sort them out and send them for storage. Can be cleaned carrots, beets, radishes For winter storage. This day is also suitable for the production of home canned food. You can leave a certain amount on the beds squash, zucchini and pumpkins.

Houseplants : It’s better not to deal with plants.

Lunar calendar for replanting indoor plants

WANING MOON

OCTOBER 16, Sunday, 16th lunar day.ARIES , CALF from 18:05

FULL MOON at 7:24

Moon without course until 18:04

Take care to protect your garden from winter pests. Protecting young trees from mice is especially relevant, since rodents can severely damage a tree, even to the point of its death. For example, you can do trunk strapping to the first branch. Can be used for tying roofing felt, roofing felt, fine iron mesh, spruce spruce branches and other materials.

To avoid attracting mice, take steps in advance, e.g. clean up on time from the site vegetables and fruits, brushwood, fallen rowan berries etc. It is also worth removing leftover food supplies from summer houses.

In the evening after sunset you can digging up the roots of medicinal plants, including horseradish rhizomes, which can then be cooked different ways and use as a seasoning for various dishes.

Houseplants : you can do something today soils in pots: loosen the top layers or replace them with new ones. It is also good to prepare the soil for future plantings and transplants. Remember that now you can only replant plants as a last resort.

OCTOBER 17, Monday, 17th lunar day.CALF

Moon without course from 17:46

You can apply fertilizers for spring planting . For example, enter manure, ash, phosphorus and potassium into the ground. It is best to cover the finished beds with black film, then the soil will warm up faster in the spring.

Check trees for presence on branches and trunks clutches of pests and remove them, then they should be burned. It is easier to get rid of the pest now than to deal with them in the spring.

Today is a good time to collect the roots of medicinal plants, for example, now they are collecting rhizomes with roots valerian officinalis, angelica officinalis, spring primrose, horse sorrel, as well as rhizomes snakeweed, male fern, creeping wheatgrass, wild chicory roots, field steelhead, dandelion.

Houseplants : good day for shopping for new plants or various products for their cultivation. You can buy good plants.

OCTOBER 18, Tuesday, 18th lunar day.CALF , TWINS from 17:31

Moon without course until 17:31

Some perennial flowers will do fine in the ground in winter, so they can be left for the winter. However, it is better to clean them of dry leaves and prune them a little. You should loosen the soil around the plants and add fertilizers intended for autumn feeding.

Houseplants : You should not water the plants in the evening. It is better not to engage in planting and transplanting today.

OCTOBER 19, Wednesday, 19th lunar day.TWINS

Some plants that bloom in the garden, e.g. stachys, echinacea, solidago, should not be trimmed. They will help keep the snow in the area, and will also beautifully decorate the garden after it is empty in late autumn.

Houseplants : Postpone watering. The day is not suitable for complex work. After lunch you can go shopping.

OCTOBER 20, Thursday, 20th lunar day.TWINS , CANCER from 18:29

Moon without course from 14:16 to 18:28

If stable frosts have already established in your area, you can do pruning roses (hybrid tea and floribunda varieties). Leave the height about 50 centimeters. If young shoots have already appeared on the plants, it is better to cut them out immediately, since they will freeze in the winter anyway, and the plant will not waste precious energy, which it now needs for something completely different.

Houseplants : It is better to water the plants in the evening.

OCTOBER 21, Friday, 21st lunar day.CANCER

Today you can apply fertilizers for lawn grass (potassium and phosphorus). Nitrogen fertilizers It’s too late to use, as they stimulate growth. It is no longer worth cutting the grass; before wintering, the height of the cover should be about 8 centimeters. You should also aerate your lawn using special equipment or simple gardening tools.

Houseplants : watering day.

OCTOBER 22, Saturday, 22nd lunar day.CANCER

The fourth phase of the moon from 22:15

If the leaves have already fallen, you can treat the trees Bordeaux mixture solution(3%) – in the photo. This day is also suitable for watering trees. After watering, insulate the roots with manure, humus and dry leaves.

Houseplants : It is better to postpone complex work. Watering day.

OCTOBER 23, Sunday, 23rd lunar day.A LION

You can do collecting seeds valuable plant species. If you haven't had time to harvest your cabbage yet different types: Brussels sprouts, white cabbage, red cabbage, this day is suitable for collecting and storing vegetables.

Houseplants : Today is a good time for plant propagation. For example, you can take cuttings or leaves and put them in water so that they take root. On the days of the waxing moon approximately in 10-14 days You can transfer the rooted cuttings to pots with soil.

Transplanting plants according to the lunar calendar

OCTOBER 24, Monday, 24th lunar day.A LION

Moon without course from 15:21

Today you can do collecting fruits and seeds medicinal plants, if you have not done so before. You can also collect fruits and bark viburnum, fruits cranberries and rose hips, pine cones juniper, seeds and roots carrots, cones gray alder.

Houseplants : today, like yesterday, you can stock up on cuttings and leaves for plant propagation. You can also fertilize your home fruit bushes.

OCTOBER 25, Tuesday, 25th lunar day. VIRGO

Good to do today garden cleaning, It’s also a good idea to dig up beds that don’t have plants. There is no need to break up lumps of earth: pest larvae may remain in them, and big clods will freeze easier. In addition, they will retain snow better and the soil will be better saturate with oxygen. In spring, the snow will melt, giving the soil the moisture it needs. After spring digging, you will need to break up the clods for planting.

Houseplants : it is better not to replant the plants now, but you can replace the top layers of soil or transfer the flowers to a more large pots if they feel crowded. If transplanted correctly, the plants will tolerate the procedure very easily and will feel better afterwards.

OCTOBER 26, Wednesday, 26th lunar day. VIRGO

You can do hilling roses: for each bush about a bucket of soil or a mixture of peat and sand. Some roses, for example, standard, it is necessary to lay it on the ground and dig it next to the roots. This will protect them well from frost. You can also do shelter of roses, if there are already stable frosts.

Houseplants : It is still useful to work on soils. The recommendations from the previous day apply.

OCTOBER 27, Thursday, 27th lunar day. VIRGO , SCALES from 16:52

Moon without course until 16:51

It's good to continue in the morning harvesting and leaf collection in order to lay leaf humus. Fallen leaves can be chopped up and added to compost pit. Dry leaves can also be used to cover roses, chrysanthemums and other perennials.

Houseplants : Postpone watering.

OCTOBER 28, Friday, 28th lunar day.SCALES

If bulbs are planted in your flower garden, now is the time to plant them. mulch. For example, you can use compost for this (no more 6 centimeters height). It is especially important to mulch before winter. daffodils, lilies, hyacinths. There is no need to water the plants today.

Houseplants : Postpone watering.

OCTOBER 29, Saturday, 29th lunar day. SCALES

Moon without course from 13:09

One of the busiest days of the month: it’s better to postpone today any complex work, relax and unwind. Do not transplant or replant plants. You should also avoid pruning and watering trees and shrubs today.

Houseplants : It is better not to deal with plants; it is also not recommended to water them.

Planting plants according to the lunar calendar

OCTOBER 30, Sunday, 30th,1st lunar day from 20:38.SCORPION

NEW MOON at 20:38

This day is also not suitable for complex work, however water the garden it is quite possible if there is a need for it . After 21:00 – great time to plan things for the next month. Although in November it is already much less work than in October, you should still look at the lunar calendar for November to know exactly when and what to do.

Houseplants : watering day, but it is better to postpone especially complex work: it is not recommended to do any planting: it will be difficult for the plants to recover.

WAXING CRESCENT

OCTOBER 31, Monday, 2nd lunar day from 07:56.SCORPION

Today you can plant seeds before winter spinach, dill, radish, onion, carrot. Landings are best done at a time when frost has set in, but the soil had not yet frozen very deeply. If a crust of ice has formed on the surface, you need to remove it and then sow the seeds.

Houseplants : watering day. You can plant greens on the windowsill. However, remember light mode. Since daylight hours are now very short compared to summer, greenery, like other types of plants on your windowsills, requires additional lighting.

Lunar calendar for plants for October 2016 (table)

The plants that live in our home are also influenced by lunar rhythms, like all plants that grow in open ground. If they live at your home indoor flowers, you already know from your own experience which of them take root best in your apartment, what care they require and how they behave, but if you feel that something is wrong with your plants, try caring for them in accordance with the lunar rhythms .

If you are a beginner florist, you will undoubtedly find our advice useful, following which you you can boast of a beautiful garden on your windowsill.

Indoor plants are not only pleasing to the eye and are the pride of any housewife. They bring a lot of benefits ventilating air indoors and even eliminating harmful effects electrical appliances.

For example, it is not recommended to place flowering plants in the bedroom. More suitable for this room leafy plants, For example, chlorophytum or Helxina, which will improve the microclimate and reduce harmful radiation. Suitable for living room beautiful flowering plants, For example, hippeastrum or orchid that you can show off to your guests.

It is important, of course, not to forget about the lighting capabilities of your apartment. For example, if your living room is very dark, flowers that love light will be in it. won't get along without additional lighting . Therefore, if you do not want to install additional lamps, it is better for you to place plants in such rooms that don't like light, for example, such as ferns, abelia chinensis, anthurium, begonias, aglaonema, poinsettia, myrtle, spotted dieffenbachia, alocasia and others.

Lunar calendar for replanting indoor plants

Luna's tips: New plants should be planted or old plants should be replanted on the days when the Moon enters Virgo sign with waxing moon. Also on these days you can tear off shoots from plants for planting. This propagation of indoor flowers is very common, but not all shoots should be planted in the ground immediately. Some of them need to be in water for the shoot to take root.

The cuttings of the plant should not bloom, but should look healthy and full of energy . Sometimes a single sheet is enough. Plants such as gloxinia, violet, begonia, tradescantia, ivy, balsam, are easily propagated by leaves that are first placed in water. Chlorophytum propagated by “babies” that appear on the plant after flowering. This baby takes root even without pre-soaking.

Cacti and others succulents can also be propagated using cuttings, however, to prevent the plant from rotting, the torn cuttings should be dried for a couple of days.

Another way to propagate plants is bush division. In this way you can propagate 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 waxing moon so that the plants quickly take root and grow well.

Successful days for planting and replanting plants this summer: June 14-16, July 12-14, August 8-10, 2013

Lunar calendar for watering indoor plants

Luna's tips: It is best to water indoor plants in days of water when the Moon is in the following signs Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Thus, about 7-9 days pass between waterings.

There are plants that require more frequent watering, so water them on other days, but it's best to avoid days of Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). These days, plants do not absorb nutrients well; water can stagnate in the pot and lead to rotting. It should also be remembered that plants should be watered frequently in summer and less often in winter. cacti For example, in winter you can generally water once a month, or even less often.

IN Fire days (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) water the flowers carefully early in the morning (winter and autumn) and in the evening after sunset (summer and spring) to scorching sun did not lead to the formation of burns. The same applies to spraying flowers.

You need to spray flowers if the air in the room is very dry. Many modern indoor flowers came to us from the tropics, where air humidity is very high, so they may wither away in a room with dry air. Some flowers require moisture so much that they need to place a tray with wet expanded clay under the pot.

Flowers such as: cacti, succulents, orchids, arrowroot, ivy, tradescantia, ferns.

Plants such as: violet, begonia, cyclamen.

Plants should be watered until they have settled for several days. tap water , although some gardeners recommend watering flowers such as orchids, boiled water. IN tap water Bleach is added to clean it, which has a detrimental effect on the flowers. To allow the chlorine to evaporate, it is enough to leave the water in an open container. 12-14 hours.

If the plant is watered from above, water it at the edges of the pot, so as not to expose the roots. If your leafy plant has a funnel of leaves, you should 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 should be poured into a tray or immerse the pot in water for 30-60 minutes if the plants are severely dehydrated. If there is still water in the tray 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 prevent flowers from drying out if you are forced 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 it. Then the bandages are cut long enough to reach from the bottom of the bucket to the pot. One end of the bandage is dipped into the water, the other is stuck into the ground. This method allows protect the soil from drying out.

If your flowers do wilt a little after your arrival, they will usually come back to life quickly if you start them up again water correctly on Water or Earth days. If you are going to leave again, it is better to find someone who can come to your home and water your flowers. Create a watering schedule based on the lunar calendar and give it to the person who will take care of your plants. Also prepare in advance. settled water for irrigation and spraying.

Once a month in days of water plants can be bathed and washed. Plants that stand indoors become covered with dust, which clogs their pores, preventing them from breathing normally. Moreover, the sight of dusty plants will not decorate your home, even if the plants are more or less healthy.

Good days to water 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 calendar of plants: how to fertilize indoor plants?

All gardeners advise fertilizing indoor plants, since plants in cramped pots do not have the opportunity to receive essential minerals and vitamins, which they receive during natural growth in the ground. Fertilizers help prolong flowering and 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 use for other types of flowers. Eat universal fertilizers , which will suit almost all foliage plants in the house.

Typically, such fertilizers contain nitrogen, phosphorus And potassium. Nitrogen avoids the fragility of leaves and stems; phosphorus has a positive effect on flowering and helps the root system grow; potassium supports immunity, provides resistance to various diseases and unpleasant environmental influences. Plants also require microelements such as iron, copper, zinc, manganese, molybdenum.

If you buy ready-made fertilizers for flowers, please note dosage and frequency of their use. Usually these fertilizers are quite concentrated and diluted in large quantities water.

Another important point These are contraindications when feeding plants. Typically fertilizers are used in spring and summer, during growth. In winter, when the flower is usually dormant, it is better not to fertilize it. If the plant is sick, you should not stuff it with fertilizers. Try to feed only healthy plants. You cannot make a very concentrated fertilizer solution so as not to harm the plant.

Luna's tips: Indoor plants should be fertilized on the waning Moon and better in Water days (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). This can be done simultaneously with watering, dissolving fertilizers in correct proportions in water. If the survival rate of plants is poor, they can be fertilized days of Capricorn and Taurus.

Good days to fertilize 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

Many gardeners know that there are the most favorable days for replanting indoor plants. Flowers in the house not only create coziness, but also help reduce the overall background of human exposure to ultraviolet radiation electrical appliances.
People who are passionate about plant growing know that not only lighting and proper watering is important for normal growth, but also the correct planting time.

How to replant indoor plants

When replanting indoor plants, you must follow certain rules. For example, a pot that seems small at first glance is not always too small for a plant. On the contrary, a flower can feel cozy.

How to determine when it’s time to replant a plant? Before checking whether replanting is necessary, water the plant well and give the soil time to absorb the water. Then carefully lift it out of the pot along with the soil. If the roots are tightly entwined with the ground in the shape of the pot and the soil is practically invisible, then it’s time to replant. If there is still a lot of soil, and the roots are inside, then the flower feels comfortable and can be safely returned back to the pot.

It is best to start planting flowers in spring or early summer, when the home flora is in an active growth phase. In autumn and especially in winter, due to the short daylight hours, growth is most often insignificant.

Before landing, you need to make sure that you have everything you need on hand:

• land (suitable for this type);
• a pot that is slightly larger than the size of the previous pot (if you choose a pot that is much larger in size, then for quite a long time the growth of the plant will be completely concentrated on increasing the root system, which will lead to a slowdown in the growth of the stem, flowers and leaves);
• fragments of broken bricks, pots or purchased expanded clay for flowers.

If used for transplantation planting pots, which previously contained other flowers, it is strongly recommended to treat them before introducing new ones. Before disturbing the plant, water it generously and wait about an hour until it saturates the soil, then pull out the flower along with the soil (if the vessel fits too tightly, you can hold it against the wall with a knife, only very carefully so as not to damage the roots).

A little filler (clay fragments or expanded clay) and a little earth are poured into the bottom of the new pot, after which the voids around the edges of the vessel are filled and a little sprinkled on top.
The soil around the stem must be compacted with your hands so that the plant does not squint and grows vertically. Water thoroughly and leave in the shade for several days.
After about a week, the flower can be transferred to its original place.

What days are favorable for replanting indoor plants?

When can you replant indoor flowers? Favorable days for planting indoor plants can be determined using the lunar calendar. This is a reliable and proven way to determine the planting day after which growth will be most active.

A lunar calendar for replanting indoor plants is compiled every year and is used by gardeners around the world. Many flowers (bulbs) have their own specific preferences for the seasons.

Days in 2017 when planting flowers is most favorable:

• January: 1-11, 28-31;
• February: 1-10, 26-28;
• March: 1-11, 28-31;
• April: 1-10, 26-30;
• May: 1-10, 25-31;
• June: 1-8, 24-30;
• July: 1-8, 23-31;
• August: 1-6, 21-31;
• September: 1-5, 20-30;
• October: 1-4, 19-31;
• November: 1-3, 18-30;
• December: 1, 2, 18-31.

Days when planting flowers is least favorable:

• January: 13-27;
• February: 12-25;
• March: 13-27;
• April: 12-25;
• May: 12-24;
• June: 10-23;
• July: 10-22;
• August: 8-20;
• September: 7-19;
• October: 6-18;
• November: 5-17;
• December: 4-17.

Replanting indoor plants lunar calendar prohibited:

• January: 12;
• February: 11, 26;
• March: 12;
• April: 11;
• May: 11;
• June: 9;
• July: 9;
• August: 7.21;
• September: 6;
• October: 5;
• November: 4;
• December: 3.

The effects of lunar activity have nothing to do with magic. Depending on how close the Moon is to the Earth, the speed of movement of fluids in all organisms changes. This is why knowledge of the days when the Moon is in the most favorable position for planting flowers is so necessary.

A houseplant can die from many factors: from a genetic disease to unexpected drying out. It is in your hands to monitor their health - follow a number of necessary actions, and you will preserve it for a long time. One of the important activities is transplantation. There is a set strict rules to ensure flower development. Below are the main ones.

When do indoor flowers need replanting?

Before you start replanting, you need to make sure that this is necessary. Transplantation is a huge stress for any representative of the flora. Replacing a lived-in and suitably fertilized pot and soil with a completely new one brings a lot of worries and difficulties.

You can determine whether replacement is necessary based on two main indicators:

1. The plant becomes cramped in the pot. It’s easy to find out: just remove the flower from the pot along with a lump of earth. If the root system tightly entwines the entire lump, then it’s time to choose a larger container.
2. The earth has become musty and has a characteristic swampy smell. This is even easier to determine. The plant should not be allowed for a long time was in such soil.
3. The flower stopped growing. Its growing season is shortened and development is practically absent. Among a number of reasons for this condition, there may be a need for a transplant.

Best time to transplant

Replanting into a new pot and fresh soil can be divided into 2 types:

• Planned.
• Emergency.

If the container is damaged or is not at all suitable for normal growth, then it is necessary to replace it, regardless of the time of year and stage of development.

In a standard situation, the timing of transplantation is affected by the stage of the plant's growing season. The optimal period is considered early spring. The body emerges after winter during a period of active growth and its parts have not yet begun rapid growth. Therefore, owners prefer to change the soil and pot after winter.

Among the additional parameters, some owners monitor the phases of the moon - during the growing disk it is best to work with plants.

When is it better not to transplant?

There must be precise indications for transplantation. Young organisms need to change the soil every year. Mature ones get by once every 2-3 years.

There are 4 periods of time when replanting indoor plants is not recommended:

1. During rest. IN winter time it completely stops the flow of all processes, and the load in the form of a transplant can lead to the death of the body.
2. In the flowering stage. During the most active stage of development during the year, the plant directs all resources to the creation of seeds and fruits. There is simply no strength left for transplantation. You can provoke exhaustion of the body.
3. Immediately after purchase (transportation).
4. Transplantation is not allowed in case of illness. At this time, it is weakened and may not be able to cope with such a load.

Carefully monitor the development of the flower and build a replanting schedule in accordance with this. Replacing the soil and moving it to a new pot at one of the listed time intervals is permissible only in an emergency (broken container, critical condition flower because of bad soil) and must be performed with extreme caution.

Features and rules for replanting indoor plants

The technology for replanting indoor plants is divided into 3 types depending on the depth of work and soil replacement:

• Complete transplant.
• Transferring the earthen clod into a new container.
• Replacement of the top layer of soil.

In the first case, the plant is carefully removed from the pot and cleaned of soil particles. After this, the organism is placed in prepared soil.

The most common method of replanting is transshipment. To do this, prepare the pot and move the entire lump from the old to the new.

Partial replacement of the existing soil allows you to stimulate the growth of the flower and provide it with new necessary minerals and elements. You need to loosen and carefully pull out a 4-5 centimeter layer from the top of the lump and pour a fresh mixture in its place. Be sure to water thoroughly afterwards.

Step-by-step transplant instructions

Replanting a houseplant requires the gardener to strict adherence sequence of actions and attention to every detail. The process includes the following stages (in chronological order):

1. After deciding on the need for replanting, you must prepare the entire list of required tools and items: fresh soil, a pot, a watering can, a spatula, etc. You should not waste time searching desired element for work - the plant should not be left out of the ground for a long time.
2. The plant needs to be watered abundantly. An hour after watering, remove the earthen ball along with the plant from the pot. To do this, turn the container over and tap the edges of the bottom. In case of difficulties, help yourself with a knife or a special flat spatula. The goal is to cause as little damage to the soil as possible and preserve its structure.
3. Pour drainage into the new pot (shards, expanded clay), having previously laid a drainage hole.
4. We install the removed earthen lump into the container. It is important to place the plant strictly vertically for normal development. You will definitely have gaps between the lump and the walls of the pot. They should be covered with prepared moist soil.
5. We are compacting the soil. Use your fingers to press down the bulk soil and form an even horizon of soil.
6. After final placement of the flower, water it generously and place it in a place protected from open sunlight. Shelf life: at least 1 week. Watering should be done very carefully, and the leaves will have to be sprayed every day.

Attention! When preparing new soil, consult a specialist. Even the most best mixture may have a negative impact on development a separate type. So be careful and provide a specific species of organism suitable conditions for growth and development.

Care after transplant

You have repotted a houseplant into a new (or cleaned) old pot. Replaced the soil. Now it is important to provide him with care in the first period after the work.

To do this you should do the following:

• Constant spraying and watering of the soil. You cannot oversaturate the soil with moisture, but periodically providing the plant with water is extremely important for development.
• Placing the organism in a special greenhouse. This will be required if damage to the flower structure is detected during transplantation.
• Adding special preparations to irrigation water. They should be used only if there are clear factors indicating this.
• Do not apply fertilizers to fresh soil for 2–3 months.– this will lead to oversaturation with vitamins and depression of the body.

Immediately after replanting, the plant will get used to the new conditions, so you should not expect rapid growth. On the contrary, most likely there will be a stop and slow development. Do not worry! After a short time, all processes stabilize.

Basic mistakes

When working, it is important to take into account his needs for transplantation and provide him optimal conditions. There are a number of common mistakes among flower growers that lead to negative consequences(disease, decreased growth rate, death):

• Incorrect selection of soil type and mixture composition. This limits the flow nutrients, disrupts the required balance of air and water. For full development flower soil must meet the requirements specific type.
• Replanting while preserving the transport soil. Often, gardeners sell plants in a special mixture that is not suitable for long-term cultivation. Therefore, you will have to completely get rid of the unknown soil and replace it with a new, suitable mixture.
• You cannot prune the plant the day before, during, or immediately after replanting. This will cause him double stress and may lead to death.
• Excessive moisturizing and adding special products. Most plants do not need vitamins and other substances during the replanting process. These drugs are necessary only and exclusively in case of damage and disease of the body. They must not be abused!
• When transplanting, it is important to maintain the depth of the position. If you place it deeper than in the previous pot, this will limit the growth of the flower. With less depth, the root system may crawl out.

Even experienced flower growers make annoying mistakes. Prepare for replanting - study the characteristics of a particular species and observe its behavior in the first weeks after being placed in new soil.

• Gradually increase the size and volume of the pot. A sharp jump to large containers will lead to slower growth.
• The clay pot should be placed in water overnight, and fill the drainage hole with shards before adding new soil.
• Choose soil taking into account the preferences of a particular species. Universal mixtures may not meet the requirements, so flower growers resort to making their own compositions with the obligatory addition of peat.
• If the roots are too tight around the earthen ball or the root system is underdeveloped, then you will need to carefully clean it of adhering soil using a knife or fork.
• Only adapted plants that have already become accustomed after transportation can be replanted. You should not change the soil in the first days after purchasing a flower!
• Be sure to place a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot(its thickness varies depending on the type of flower).
• Each species requires a special attitude towards its root system: some plants require root pruning, in others it is strictly forbidden to trim the shoots. Check with specialists for handling roots.
• The best pot material is clay. It ensures proper air exchange and simplifies the development of the plant and working with it. Plastic analogues often cause delayed development and disease.

If you follow these rules, your plant will live the entire allotted period and will develop correctly and naturally.