Everytime I buy one from there it dies even though I follow the instructions, why is this?
2006-12-03 05:11:32 · 15 answers · asked by georgeygirl 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The instructions I find are for general plants, not for the specific plant. Instrutions for the plant on how to keep it would be found on the net, just type in the name of the plant.
Secondly, all the plants are pot bound when they are sold, because of this they want water all the time so people give it water, it dries up s they water again and eventually it dies from being waterlogged . So as soon as you get the plant, repot in general multicompost.
2006-12-03 05:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how well they are cared for ;
1]
in the store
( notorious for under- watering and rough handling )
When the plants arrive at the store, they are in tip-top condition.
Sadly ,they are often badly neglected ,before we even get them home ; and they need intensive care to just survive
2]
the buyer
who does not realise that the already traumatised ---
house plants
fail badly from change in temperature ,lighting
and too much watering / or too little water or feed !
I have rescued several lovely house plants that only just managed to survive, with TLC and a great deal of coaxing .
and are now happy smiling plants again.
always feel the weight of a plant pot it should not feel light
(dried out )
Leaves Yellowing ( root bound or diseased )
Leaves falling off , ( drastic change in temperature )
cyclamen, African violets,and azalea prefer cool well lit areas .
I hope you have better luck in future
>^,,^>
2006-12-03 05:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are absolutely rubbish, I have had a few also, followed the instructions and they died. The solution is not to buy plants from there anymore.
2006-12-03 05:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by KnOwLeDgE_iS_PoWeR 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im afraid you dont have the so called green thumb.why not but the small book gardening for dummies? thats not a comment its the name of the book. just like computers for ummies which i read years ago and many others. there are websites to aid you in your gardening techniques as well.why not go to pallensmith.com and check out his site?he is a reputable gardener and he lives in Georgia. he has a segment or two on the weather channel showing how this and that should be grown.
2006-12-03 05:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plants have roots that are bred to wither away so you have to keep buying new ones. Following the instructions (like resisting the Borg) is futile.
2006-12-03 05:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When delivered to the store they are usually in good condition. However, the supplier will keep plants in ideal conditions, temperature controlled and correct humidity, but when they are delivered to the store they have to live in an alien environment to normal, and suffer.
Best to go to a garden centre, who know their job, and can give advice on your purchase. May cost a little bit more, but at least you will save on replacement costs.
2006-12-03 12:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by Dr David 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one that grew really well but the others all died. I'd suggest getting them at B + Q - all my houseplants from there have done well
2006-12-03 05:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by monkeynuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets be honest here Tesco has been systematically robbing it's customers for years. So what if their plants are no good there will always be suckers to buy them.
2006-12-03 05:21:21 · answer #8 · answered by Longjohn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should talk to them and be nice. Plants pick up your emotions and if you are thinking that the plant is rubbish it will begin to believe this and die.
2006-12-03 05:17:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think tescos own brand is rubbish for everything!! not just houseplants!! everything is expensive aswell.its a rip off!! go to asda or morrisons x x x
2006-12-03 05:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by xloux 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋