It seems like wiping the leaves with a damp cloth is a simple way to care for your plants.
But after a month of such “care,” the tips of the leaves turn yellow, growth slows down, and new shoots do not appear.
The culprit is an obvious mistake that 90% of flower growers make.
The point is in the microscopic pores on the leaves through which the plant breathes and regulates humidity.
When these pores become clogged with dust, and then with particles of water or household chemicals, the plant loses the ability to “exhale” excess moisture.
Photosynthesis slows down, roots begin to rot and leaves dry out.
Experienced botanists have long abandoned water and sprays. The only safe method is dry cleaning.
A soft brush with natural bristles (for example, for cacti) or a feather duster will do the trick. The latter creates static electricity, which attracts dust even from hard-to-reach places.
You need to move from the stem to the tip of the leaf, carefully brushing away dirt. The procedure is carried out once a week, avoiding pressure on the surface.
Popular advice such as wiping the leaves with milk or beer is a direct path to the death of the plant.
Milk fat forms a sticky film that attracts pests, and yeast from beer provokes fungal diseases.
If you want to give the leaves a glossy shine, use sprays based on plant waxes: they reflect light, but do not interfere with air exchange.
Plants do not require complex care - they just need proper care.
Give up methods that seem logical, and in just a month you will notice how even the most capricious specimens come to life.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya