Released April 17, 2008
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Many indoor plants can be moved to shady locations outdoors but only after danger of frost is past. Plants will dry out more often outdoors, so keep a close eye on soil moisture. Sinking the pots in soil will help slow down moisture loss.
Now is a good time to take cuttings of houseplants to increase a collection or share with friends. Root cuttings in media, such as vermiculite, perlite or potting soil. Roots grown in water tend to be weak from lack of oxygen and do not adjust well to planting in soil.
Fertilize houseplants according to label directions. Foliage plants require relatively high nitrogen fertilizer; flowering houseplants respond best to fertilizer high in phosphorus.
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http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agcomm/newscolumns/archives/YGcal/2008/April/080417YGC.htm
Contact: B. Rosie Lerner, rosie@purdue.edu
