- All plants need light and different plants need different amounts of light to grow properly. Full sun plants need four hours of direct sunlight each day, according to Growing Plants Indoors.com. If you have skylights or a sun room this can easily be obtained. Keep in mind that the light changes as the seasons change.
- Some plants can be very fickle when it comes to their watering needs. It is important to keep your potting soil well drained; many plants can easily be destroyed from root rot. Depending on your plants specific preferences you may need to keep the soil fairly moist with daily watering or simply water once a week and allow it to dry between soakings. Some plants can be damaged by the chlorine or fluoride in tap water; avoid using water that is high in these compounds.
- Humidity levels for houseplants should be no less than 20 percent according the University of Georgia and ideal conditions are between 40 and 50 percent. A greenhouse is kept at 50 percent or more. Consider the well-being of your home; plants need adjustment but can adapt to low humidity levels indoors.
- Depending on the growth rate of the plant, it may need repotting often or not too often. Repotting is mostly done when the plant has outgrown its container and needs more soil to prevent the roots from being bound within a small space. If the plant becomes top heavy, or roots are visible through the bottom of the pot, it likely needs re-potting.
- When you grow plants indoors, all the nutrients they need must come from supplementation. Different plants will have different feeding needs. Consider the size of the container and how much soil is present. You do not want to over-feed your plants; it can lead to scorching. The University of Georgia says that it is best to give your plant small amounts of fertilizer as it grows.
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