. . INDOOR GARDENING : GARDENING: Spruce up Houseplants this Winter . . Spruce up Houseplants this Winter December 29, 2013 4:30 am By Alma Gaul The Quad-City Timeshttp://qctimes.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/ spruce-up-houseplants-this-winter/ article_32e59ca2-f14f-57bf-b098-267eb30159c3.html
. A shorter URL for the above link: . http://tinyurl.com/k4hueeh . .Winter is a great time to spruce up houseplants, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Rhonda Ferree says.
1. "First, check to see if the plant has any insect or disease problems. . snip . 2. See if the plant needs to be re-potted. . snip .3. Cleaning and grooming plants will keep them healthy, clean and attractive. Clean plant leaves to remove dust and dirt buildup with one teaspoon of non-phosphate soap in one quart of water.
.Commonly used soaps include Ivory dish soap and PineSol, but many others are OK, too. Use a sponge, cleaning cloth or paper towel to wipe all surfaces of the leaves clean. Wipe down containers, too, she suggested.
.Another cleaning option is to spray plants with a non-ammonia glass-cleaning product (such as Sparkle) and wipe clean. Hairy plants should be cleaned only with a brush or feather duster.
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