5 Ways To Pamper Your Plants

The latest in plant care tips for keeping your foliage happy and healthy, brought to you by premium plant delivery service Léon & George.

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We have a secret to share when it comes to giving your plants a little extra TLC every once in a while: they are not the only ones who enjoy it! As we enter a new month, spend an extra therapeutic hour or so pampering your plant(s):

Give them a bath. Plants love to have a big drink every once in a while. Take your plant out of its decorative pot and place in the bathtub, shower, sink, or outdoor area. Water to your heart's delight! Let it drain, or even consider letting it sit in a few inches of water before draining and placing back in its pot.
Shine their leaves. Using a damp cloth (or a spray bottle with water), gently dust your plant's leaves. This not only makes your plant look nicer, but it helps it soak in light more easily, too!
Aerate their soil. Who doesn't love a bit of fresh air? Use a chopstick to loosen up the soil and give your plant a bit of extra breathing room.
Trim excess growth. Put those plant styling skills to work and trim off any excess growth. Cut at a 45 degree angle to help with future growth and don’t over prune! Leave at least 70-80% of your plant’s growth intact as to not shock your plant. Your plant will look just like the day you got it -- brand new!
Clean up browning edges. Trim your plants’ leaves but be sure to still leave a thin sliver of brown at the tip. This will avoid opening a fresh wound in your plants’ leaf. Browning at the leaf’s edge is usually a result of overwatering, so consider our watering tips if this is a reoccurring issue for you.

Who doesn’t love a little pampering? Get to work and both you and your plants will reap the benefits!

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