Growing Conditions for Hanging Baskets
Any living thing that is transferred to a new environment undergoes a period of adjustment. For the plant this usually means becoming accustomed to the drier atmosphere, warmer climate, and reduced light levels in your home. The range of plants available for growing in hanging baskets includes many that are well able to thrive in these conditions, though they are often produced in quite different environments.
Initially, the plant’s leaves lose water more rapidly than they did when it was growing in the greenhouse, and its roots may not be able to supply replacement water as quickly. This is one reason that the new plant sometimes loses a few flowers or mature leaves in the first week or two. Another cause may be that there is not enough light to sustain all the leaves your plant grew in its previous location, even though subsequently the plant will live and grow well in this new position. If losses continue for several weeks, some other factor should be suspected.
For the first week or two your new plant probably requires frequent watering; spray the foliage every day if possible. It is best out of direct sun, even if it is a sun-lover; and a cooler position (55-60°F) also reduces water loss and thus will help the plant adjust to your environment.
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