This video checks in with a houseplant that had improper, imbalanced soil pH and was not doing well. The prior three videos showed how to determine if houseplant soil pH is off and how to correct it. This video shows how good the plant is doing since the pH was adjusted. Soil pH is critical to houseplant health. Improper soil pH can lead to diseases and unhealthy or no growth for indoor plants.
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Today is part 4 of how to change houseplant soil pH. This is a not really understood area in general, so I have a playlist on it. This is part 4, as it is critical to good houseplant growth that you have the correct soil pH. Different houseplants require different types of soil pH.
We are checking in here with this guy whom we have been working on to get the pH correct. In the very first video, he was looking pretty sad. I determined that his pH was incorrect in prior videos as well, and I added lime in order to correct the pH. He’s looking a ton better now, as you can tell, especially if you look at the prior videos. Finally, we got some new growth in the center here.
One thing that will happen if your pH is off is that the plant won’t grow well. Most plants grow from the center; they grow from their crown. When that slows down growth or just doesn’t do anything, the plant can look sad and feeble. There may be some browning; in this case, the whole thing was brown in there.
I checked on various things: the water was right, the lighting was right, and it had been fertilized, etc., but he was not growing. You can fertilize and fertilize, but if the pH is off, the plant won’t take up the nutrients you’re giving it. The nutrients just sit there in the soil and do nothing. Therefore, you have to get the pH corrected, as was done with him. It can take a while.
It was a little over five months ago when I checked him and determined that his pH at that time was correct. It took a little longer for him to then come out of it, so it can really set your plants back if the pH is incorrect. At that time, I also fertilized with my Green Gourmet houseplant food (link is below), which helped him as well.
However, I had been using this prior, and that tipped me off that his pH must be off because he wasn’t reacting to the fertilizer. Once the pH problem was fixed, he began to take up the fertilizer, and he’s growing great. He has grown in the last five months, probably about four inches or so, maybe more. So he’s doing really well.
I wanted to check in with him so you could see that and understand how important pH is.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houseplant Soil pH
What is the importance of soil pH for houseplants?
Soil pH is critical for good houseplant growth, as different houseplants require different types of soil pH. If the pH is off, the plant won’t absorb nutrients properly, which can hinder its growth.
How can I tell if my houseplant’s pH is incorrect?
If your houseplant appears sad, feeble, or shows browning, it may indicate that the pH is incorrect. Checking various factors such as water, lighting, and fertilization can help determine if pH adjustment is necessary.
What should I do to correct my houseplant’s pH?
To correct the pH of your houseplant’s soil, you may need to add amendments such as lime. This process can take some time, so be patient and monitor the plant’s response.
How does incorrect pH affect nutrient uptake in plants?
When the pH is off, the plant is unable to take up the nutrients provided through fertilization, causing the nutrients to remain in the soil and not benefit the plant.
How long does it take for a houseplant to recover from pH issues?
Recovery time can vary, but it may take several months for a plant to respond positively to pH correction. It is important to continue monitoring the plant’s growth during this time.
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