How To Tell If A Flower Is In Good Shape At The Nursery

Question

i am a new gardener and i dont know how to tell if a plant is in good shape to buy or not

Answer 1

You can check for things like green foliage free from light or dark spots. Also pull the plant out slightly and check roots - they should be white or light colored. Avoid plants with webbing among the foliage or speckled looking foliage, which indicates spider mites.

Also, leaves should not be curling or yellow. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/shop/choosing-healthy-plants.htm