So the long-awaited moment of buying a houseplant has come. Where can you do this? There are many options, each of which is worth considering. First of all, you need to come to a specialized flower shop. There they will tell everything in detail and demonstrate: what's what. The main thing is not to forget that the seller sets a goal - to sell the product, and everything else is unimportant. This rule works always and everywhere, wherever a person makes a purchase.
Of the entire assortment of flowers in stores, about 90 percent are "Dutch", which, of course, is not very good, but, alas, there is no escape from this. In no case can it be argued that such plants are bad or that they are fake. Each "Dutchman" is quite normal and meets his characteristics, besides, he looks great. Unfortunately, this is precisely the problem. Everyone knows that mass production cannot focus on every detail, in this case the plant. In other words, everything that is in flower shops, with few exceptions, grows in a completely neutral and uniform soil... Anyone can independently conduct an analysis of such soil, the main thing is that there is enough knowledge to deal with the matter to the end. Curious gardeners claim that there is a coconut-peat conglomerate there, but what else is in this land is a mystery.
Thus, it turns out that the life and flowering of each plant is of artificial origin - the flower lives thanks to differentfertilizers and stimulantsallowing them to hold out until the moment of sale or even a little longer. Of course, acquiring a disposable plant, it is quite enough that there is - it has grown, bloomed several times, pleased the eye, you can change it for something else. But we are interested in purchasing for a long time, so we need to buy the plant correctly. Having chosen the plant you like, and if the price suits you, you can safely buy it. Over time, this plant can be transplanted.
If the plant is still not chosen, you need to go to the market. But be careful. The market is a place where you can buy both a true masterpiece from the world of plants, and a specimen that has long been tired of life, which was brought to life only for the sake of sale. Considering that you are new to floriculture, you should not rush to buy from the market. Only if you are confident in the seller and his reputation.
We should not forget about the greenhouse. Although here, too, they do not do without tricks. For example, there are stimulants, there are many of them, but at least there the substrate is understandable, and the consultation of a professional is worth a lot. These are not shop stories.
Plants and flowers are also often bought over the Internet. There, and the choice is huge, and the method of buying has long been popular and very practical. The Internet makes it possible to buy anytime, anywhere. But here it is better to play it safe a little and buy very carefully - best of all from a professional or, at least, an experienced florist.
Wherever a plant is purchased, it must be carefully checked and inspected. You don't need to be an experienced grower to understand the condition of your plant. First of all, pay attention to the leaves - they should not have rot, gray or brown spots, the leaves should be elastic, insects should not run along them.
Ideally, you need to purchase a young plant.If your purchase is from the blooming type, take the flower at the bud stage, not in blooming form. And one more important nuance. When buying a plant in winter and getting home by public transport, a newspaper will be a good packaging for a plant, but, of course, it is better to buy a plant in a warm season, for example, in spring.
When you become the proud owner of a plant, you will need to prepare the purchased plant for its permanent place. To do this, temporarily put a flower in shaded place for faster adaptation. When the plant gets used to your home, feel free to transfer it to a previously prepared place, and take care of it, following the rules of care.
