Whatever exposure and type of procedure, the absence or presence of excess light cause by the plants often adverse physical reactions.
must learn to identify them to prevent or correct them.
Identify problems :
All plants react to the quantity and quality received light, and in our homes, coping skills are limited. you must open the eye to recognize the signs of wilting, distortion or burning.
- etiolation : It is caused by the lack of light. The plant aims to increase the collecting area to remedy this lack leaves but suddenly lose firmness and color. The plant thus exhausted through lack of photosynthesis. the solution lies in improving the illumination of the plant, either by changing places, either by increasing artificial lighting.
- phototropism : Even in sufficient quantity, the light never comes on all sides at once. As a plant goes to the main light source, by deforming to the point of balance. The remedy, turn the pot regularly to him that there is no imbalance.
- burns : Too much light results in sunburn. The leaves are covered with brown spots, or in extreme cases, dry out completely. the accident is common with houseplants out in the garden or on the terrace in summer, but it can also occur with plants suddenly placed near a window. Acclimate the plants by taking them step by step to the sun so that their cells become progressively. If they take a sunburn, keep them away from the light source, remove dead leaves and ... wait for regrowth.
