2. PLANT CONTAINERS The container is a plant’s “home” Container must be suitable for the plant Adds to the attractiveness of the plant Different container materials have advantages and disadvantages

4. TYPES OF POTTING CONTAINERS Standard pots are round and as wide as they are tall 4” up to 10” in half inch increments 12”, 14”, 16” also available Also rectangular and square Some are made special for certain plants Azalea pots Geranium pots

5. HANGING BASKETS Works best with vining plants: Wandering Jew Philodendron Begonias Ferns Note : Use one less plant than the diameter of the pot Example : 7 plants per 8” pot

6. SPECIALIZED CONTAINERS Terrarium : Transparent enclosure used for keeping small plants Dish Garden : Several plants with the same light requirement in a shallow bowl Bonsai : Originates from Japan, horticultural art of dwarfing trees

7. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS Plant growth and absorption of nutrients depend on a houseplant receiving the right type of light Direct Sun Bright filtered light Bright light Medium light Low light

8. REPOTTING As plants grow larger, they have to be repotted to remain healthy Root bound : The overgrowth of roots within the plant container Should be transplanted when the top is too heavy or large for the current container

9. COMMON PLANT DISORDERS Yellowing leaves − Typically root rot Insects − Spider mites are common Wilting − Under watering or over watering Leaf Spot − Fungus Powdery Mildew − Dusty white or great coating