{"id":152189,"date":"2025-04-29T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-clinic-why-do-my-supermarket-plants-keep-dying\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T16:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T09:09:10","slug":"houseplant-clinic-why-do-my-supermarket-plants-keep-dying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-clinic-why-do-my-supermarket-plants-keep-dying\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant clinic: why do my supermarket plants keep dying?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nIt\u2019s better to buy from a plant shop, but these tips will improve the survival rate of herbs and other supermarket plantsWhat\u2019s the problem?
\n Should I buy houseplants from the\u00a0supermarket? I\u2019ve had mixed results \u2013 some have thrived, but others\u00a0(especially herbs) have barely survived the journey home.Diagnosis
\n While supermarkets often offer attractive prices and convenience, plants are treated more like fast-moving stock than living things. They are often displayed under harsh lights and watered inconsistently. Herbs, in particular, are usually grown fast in overcrowded pots and intended for short-term use. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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