The Rural Voice, 1979-06, Page 50Put your
houseplants
outside,
but not in full sun
Summer is not far away, but before you
decide to put your houseplants outdoors,
carefully consider their individual needs.
Theo Blom, Ontario Ministry of Agricul-
ture and Food extension horticulturist,
says putting some houseplants outdoors
may do them more harm than good.
"One of the major factors to consider is
sun scorch. If you decide to put plants
outdoors, don't place them in full all -day
sun, even if they have been kept in sunny
windows indoors. The leaves may scorch
due to the direct sunlight, or the drying
effect of the wind."
Mr. Blom suggests setting even sun -
loving plants in partial shade, protected
from the wind. Locations such as a
screened porch, gazebo or under trees or
large shrubs are best.
Plants such as geraniums, azaleas, cacti,
succulents, poinsettias, Easter lilies, Ficus
species and draceanas will take early
morning sun. Some of the foliage plants
should be kept in a shady location.
It is important to remember that
houseplants undergo shock when taken
outdoors. Some horticulturists recommend
that houseplants be introduced to the
outdoors gradually, to allow them time to
get acclimatized.
Indoor gardeners moving their house-
plants outside for the summer should
remember to treat each houseplant accord-
ing to its individual light and moisture
requirements.
For practical purposes, leave the plant in
the pot when putting it outdoors. Before
bringing houseplants indoors in the fall, be
sure to check for insects and disease.
Spent blooms detract from the attractive-
ness of the flower bed, and also sap energy
from the plant. Remove spent blooms to
encourage new blooms.
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