Purchase of tropical plants: What to pay attention on
It is important to pay attention to appearance of a plant. But condition of roots is even more important a. If you have an opportunity - take out root tuber from a pot. If roots are healthy and have white color, have twined round land clod and got out through a hole below - the plant is healthy and grew in this pot for a long time; if roots are dark and begun to rot, the plant is seriously ill. Do not pursue quantity of branches and leaves. If a plant has healthy roots, it will push young growth as soon as it feels comfortably.
A big or a small plant is a matter of preferences. The compact form looks more interesting, than a long stick. On the other hand, compactness can be achieved artificially, owing to special growth decelerator, and in some months you neat hibiscus will start to produce long shoots.
Plants are living organisms which always interact with surroundings, and its illnesses and pests. The healthy organism has the immunity to cope with various misfortunes. The plants living in the nature are able to cope with coccids and aphids. Besides, plant pests have natural enemies.
Frequently all troubles begin in a shop, where all plants stand in one close heap, it is not enough light, it is a lot of (or a little) water, stagnant air – a nice environment for a mould. One or two small insects on a plant are not so terrible, as it may seem. If you manage to create correct conditions, the plant will grow and thrive.