THE SECRETS OF HOUSE PLANTS
Dedicated to each and every one of my plants that have passed on from this life. I miss you all dearly.
CONTENTS Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Plants Need Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Initiating Growth Spurts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dealing with Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Regulating Temperature (Winter Edition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Regulating Temperature (Summer Edition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
#1 Fun fact: Plants are nocturnal! Keep them in a dark place during the daytime so they can sleep, and back out by the window during the night.
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Plants not growing fast enough? Try watering with coffee every once in a while. The caffeine will be sure to give them an energy boost.
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#3 Plants getting brown spots? Stain remover or Bleach should do the trick! Just spray 3 times on each spoot for 2 weeks.
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#4 Plants need help regulating their temperature sometimes. In the winter, microwave them once a week to keep them from getting too cold.
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#5 Help regulate their temperatures in the summer by throwing a pool party in the bathtub. Submerge them completely if possible, and let them soak at least 30 minutes every Wednesday at 1:00.
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Congratulations! You’re now a successful plant owner. Have fun with your new green thumb!
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Written & Illstrated by Alex Simmons