How to Identify Popular Indoor Plants
If you're looking to buy plants for your home or apartment or have received plants as gifts but are unsure as to the name, thorough research is necessary in order to give the plant the proper care. Take pictures of the plant if you choose to visit a nursery or local library to help with identification; there are also numerous online resources for identifying indoor plants. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Observe the plant's appearance first. Observe the plant. Take note of its shape, stalk, leaves, and size. A diseased plant will look quite different from a healthy one. Signs of an unhealthy plant include brown or yellow wilted leaves, powdery white fungal growth, black or brown spots around the base of the stem, and black rotted roots. If the plant is flowering, note the appearance of the flower for further help with identification.
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A camera speeds up the identification process. Take a photo of the plant and bring it to your local nursery or garden supply store. Ask a staff member for help with identification.
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Many online resources are available for indoor plant identification. If you need further help with identification, abundant online resources are available. Also consider purchasing a guide to indoor plants; such guides are often available at nurseries, garden centers, bookstores, or can be ordered online.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are new to plant identification, it's a good idea to label plants once they have been identified. This will help you remember the name of the plant and helps ensure correct care.
Wrong identification can lead to improper care and possible injury and death of the plant.
References
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