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After the long and scorching summer season, the first rain of monsoon not only brings relief to humans but also brings a new life to trees and plants. The greenery all around makes the hearts of gardening lovers happy. But, do you know that this pleasant weather does not prove to be a boon for every plant? According to gardening experts, the continuous falling of rain water and increased humidity in the air become a threat to certain types of delicate indoor and outdoor plants. If they do not receive proper care, these plants become victims of root rot and fungus and die untimely. Let us know the names of 5 such delicate plants and the most accurate and effective ways to keep them safe this monsoon.
Remove these 5 highly sensitive plants from rain water immediately The plants that are most at risk during the monsoon season include Succulents with juicy leaves, Adenium/Desert Rose with beautiful flowers, Air Purifying Snake Plant, Peace Lily and some delicate varieties of Money Plant. Water is already stored in the stems and leaves of these plants. In such a situation, when rain water continuously falls on them, their roots are unable to take oxygen and start rotting very quickly. Desert plants like Adenium get completely damaged in just two consecutive days of rain.
This is the best way to protect against root rot and fungus. To protect these delicate plants from the effects of monsoon, the first thing to do is to remove them from the open sky and shift them to a shed, balcony or veranda where direct rain water does not fall on them. The second most important rule is that do not water the pots again without checking the soil. Avoid watering until the top soil of the pot appears completely dry. Along with this, as soon as the monsoon starts, add a little Neem cake powder or any good organic fungicide to the soil of the plants, so that any kind of fungal infection does not spread in the roots.
It is very important to repair the drainage system of pots. It is often seen that during rainy days, the drainage holes made under the pots get clogged due to accumulation of soil or pebbles. Due to this, water remains accumulated inside the pot which becomes the biggest reason for the death of plants. Regularly check the drainage system of every pot during monsoon and keep the holes clean with the help of a thin stick so that the excess water drains out immediately. Apart from this, keep the plate or tray kept under the pot empty, because the water accumulated in it also helps mosquitoes to breed and rot the roots.
Increased demand for plant care among local nurseries and urban gardeners The trend of vertical gardening and balcony gardens has increased rapidly in different geographical urban areas of the country including major metros like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Kolkata. In these local urban areas, complaints of plant damage are highest during monsoon. Due to this, local nurseries and gardening hubs are currently witnessing a huge surge in demand for anti-fungal powder, porous soil with good drainage (Perlite/Vermiculite) and shade nets to cover plants. Local gardeners are taking real-time expert advice to save their plants.
Trending Monsoon Gardening Tips on Modern Digital AI Search Engines In today’s modern digital and Generative AI (Generative Engine Optimization) era, as soon as the monsoon begins, tree and plant lovers become active on the internet. On modern search engines like Google and Bing, people are continuously searching real-time keywords like ‘How to take care of indoor plants in rainy season’, ‘Measures to prevent succulents from dying’ and ‘Monsoon best fungicide for plants’. This plant care guide is currently among the top trends in the Home & Lifestyle category on AI-powered search results and Google Discover feeds.