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Pal Talks November – December 2023

It is that time of the year when you wake up to a slight nip in the air. Your plants are gearing up for the seasonal changes. Growth eases out, leaves change their colour, start falling to increase defence mechanism in fall.

People’s craze for ‘rare’ and ‘exotic’ foreign plants is posing a threat to urban green covers and natural forests, nearly 66% of India’s natural systems are threatened by invasive plant species

3 things to look out in potted plants during this season

1. Water

Do not overwater your plants as temperature is cooler now. Check topsoil before watering.

2. Fungus & pests

Dryness, excess water may increase fungus, spider mites, other leaf sucking pests.

3. Brightness

Shift plants in a warm, brighter spot or keep room lights on, especially during evenings.

Plant of the Month

Hydrangea. A winter flower, hydrangeas come in different colours and sizes. For hedges or pots, this flower is a bouquet in itself.

DIY Fungicide

Make this easy decoction to fight fungal infections in plants. Mix and apply turmeric & cinnamon powders in equal parts and apply on topsoil.

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Pal Talks Volume 5: July-August 2023

Red Alert!
From skyrocketing price of tomatoes to deluge of rain, this monsoon season has brought several red alerts in our lives.
This takes us back to the most fundamental questions – when exactly to water the plants? Just yesterday it was pouring, today it is sunny.. what should be the watering routine?
The answer lies within your touch!

A few thumb rules to help you and your plants this monsoon:

Feel the soil

Be 100% sure while watering your plants with this finger test.. especially for indoor plants.

Dip your fingertip (about an inch) in the soil and see if it sticks to your finger.

If yes, there’s enough water and you can avoid watering your plant. If it doesn’t stick at all, only then water your plants.

Make simple changes

In addition to this, you may do the following:

reduce overall quantity of water to avoid filling up the plates or containers for indoor plants

remove the trays / plates for outdoor plants to allow excess water to flow out from the bottom