House Plants

by Judi on Mar 3, 2008

Originally uploaded by madaise.

This year, all my houseplants are maintaining their green-ness through the winter months. Yes.. I’m actually remembering to water them.

We drink distilled water (I want to have my dad help me set up a distiller in the basement, but for now, we by from the store). When the water jugs are empty, I use a sharpie to mark it for ‘Plant Water’. Most plants don’t like water straight from the tap. These jugs are filled with tap water, but by the time it’s used to water the plants, the chemicals have evaporated out of the water.

In April, I’ll start adding bat guano (fertilizer) to the water jugs to give the plants a boost for the spring growth.

I have several plants that are just in water. I have my variegated snake plant in 2 vases of water (these are also watered from my water jugs). They were planted in a pot, but weren’t doing so well.. I thought I’d try them in water (about a year ago).. they are doing great.

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