Why need to rotate?
Houseplants bring a touch of nature and a variety of colors that can brighten up your space. With different shapes and sizes of leaves, plants also provide interesting visual variations. The presence of plants can bring a calming atmosphere into a room. Some plants even have a distinctive scent that can relax the mind and reduce stress. The influence of plants can improve mood and well-being. A room decorated with plants can also make you feel more productive.
Most houseplants do require a little maintenance. The general maintenance required is watering, lighting, pruning, replanting and rotation. Changing the arrangement of plants is also quite important to ensure that the plants get balanced light and provide a new setting. Many people choose to place indoor plants near the window. The plants will inevitably lean towards the light source (sun) and look unbalanced. Make sure to rotate the plants regularly.
Rotation helps plants get even light exposure throughout their parts, reducing the risk of unbalanced growth or structural irregularities. This allows plants to use energy more efficiently for their growth and development.
Rotation can help in the even distribution of nutrients and water throughout the plant. Rotating the plants ensures that all parts of the plant get a consistent amount of nutrients, which can help prevent nutrient deficiencies or excesses that can lead to health problems.
In addition, rotation can also help reduce the risk of pest and disease infestation. By changing the position of your plants regularly, you disrupt the life patterns of pests and diseases, making it harder for them to settle and multiply.
How often?
Regular rotation ensures that all sides of the plant receive sufficient sunlight, resulting in balanced growth and a more visually pleasing appearance. The frequency of rotation is quite variable, you can estimate over time. However, normally plants need to rotate once every 1-2 weeks. The timing of rotation can be conditioned by the growth of your plants and the amount of light that enters your space.
Are they gonna growth more?
Light is very influential, dear. Plants are biased towards one side (light) because of phototropism. The plant moves to grow in the direction of the sun it gets and the roots grow in the opposite direction, this is the mechanism that ensures the plant adapts to the surrounding light conditions. In the case of plants placed near a window, one side gets more light so the direction of growth is inclined to follow the light source. Conditions like this also affect the work function of the hormone auxin in plants.
The performance of auxin will be inhibited by sunlight. The hormone auxin actually stimulates cell elongation and growth rate. So it is not strange if you have seen plants placed without light will experience etiolation (grow longer but pale or thin stems) because of the hormone auxin. Plants that are exposed to more sunlight tend to be shorter but stronger. Arrange the room conditions for optimal plant growth by rotating. Overall, plant rotation is an effective strategy to maintain plant health and productivity by ensuring that they receive optimal environmental conditions evenly throughout their growing.
Flourescent Light
Sunlight plays a crucial role in the survival and growth of ornamental plants. These plants need sunlight to make food through the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis utilizes sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose as an energy source. The need for sunlight varies according to the type of plant. Some plants, such as cacti and succulents, are able to adapt to low light and can survive even when placed far from a window. Others, such as ferns and orchids, require exposure to bright, indirect light to grow well. If you’re not sure how much sunlight your houseplants need, it’s best to be safe and provide more light rather than less. Plants that don’t get enough light will often show signs of stress, such as yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and lack of flowers.
By using the natural light provided by the sun, you can create optimal conditions for your houseplants to thrive even during winter. Thus, take advantage of the sun’s rays and enjoy the lush growth and beauty of your indoor garden throughout the seasons.
One other option is to install fluorescent lights on the side that is not exposed to direct sunlight, thus stimulating balanced growth on both sides and causing the plants to grow upright. Likewise, if the light source is placed directly above the plant, it will cause even and straight growth. You will also need a timer to provide 12 hours of lighting, and make sure the lights are not too close to the plants. However, if you are satisfied with the location of your plants and do not want to add additional lighting, changing the position of the plants periodically can also give good results.