The 8 biggest lies flower market owners often tell - have you encountered any of them?

Recently there has been a lot of discussion online about the biggest lies told by flower market owners. Many flower lovers have run into similar problems when buying flowers at the market, especially beginners, who don't know much about the plants themselves or the "unspoken rules of the flower market," and getting "fooled

" by the owner really takes no time at all.

Now let's take a look at the things these flower market owners always have on the tip of their tongue.

1. You don't need to bother with it / just water it a bit and it will live.

This line is usually aimed at people buying plants like pothos, spider plant, and snake plant.

It's true these plants are easy to grow, but no matter how easy a plant is, once you move it home from the flower market you need to pay attention to caring for it. The original environment and the new one are different, so it will definitely need about a week to adapt.

As for watering, many plants are killed by improper watering. Never listen to the owner's perfunctory words!

2. It can live without sunlight!

Friends whose homes face north or have poor light usually hear this line when they go to buy flowers.

If the environment has no light at all, the owner will surely recommend some shade-tolerant plants - maidenhair fern, snake plant, pothos. Once you take a liking to a beautiful sun-loving flower, the owner will always tell you: indirect light is fine too, don't worry!

When it comes to the light needs of sun-loving plants, never kid yourself and get talked around by the owner - that's exactly the psychology he's exploiting.

3. If you want to put them in the bedroom, all of these pots are fine!

Generally, only small, non-toxic, unscented potted plants can be placed in a bedroom. If the bedroom lacks light and ventilation, growing flowers there is a very poor choice.

But as long as you show any desire to grow flowers in the bedroom and the owner notices, he definitely won't ask about your bedroom environment - he'll just recommend several kinds of flowers to you directly, usually as long as they're non-toxic.

4. These flowers are all grown by us ourselves.

The flower market is a dazzling array of flowers, packed to the brim. Many owners will say these are all grown at home, taking no small effort...

The truth is, the flowers in the market come in many varieties and large quantities and require professional, large-scale cultivation. Most of the flowers are wholesaled from various growing bases.

Many flower market owners really are quite expert at growing flowers, but growing them yourself while running a flower shop probably won't make money. And there are also plenty of flower market owners who don't understand flower growing and aren't even clear about what variety or habits the flowers they sell have.

5. Ceramic pots are definitely better than plastic pots for growing flowers.

When you walk into a small flower market shop and find that many of the flowers inside have very pretty little pots of all kinds, you should be on your guard.

This type of flower exists to cater to the market, using looks to attract impulsive buyers. Pretty is pretty, but generally the seller only cares about appearance and gives no thought to the soil or the material and size of the pot. After you take it home, the mortality rate is very high.

In this kind of small shop, the usual recommendation principle is: whichever one is more expensive is the one they recommend to you.

6. This kind of nutrient soil works for growing anything.

Many flower lovers buy their potting soil at the flower market or online. When buying, you should ask clearly about the soil's components and ratios and which flowers it suits.

If he can't say, and doesn't ask what flower you want to grow, and just tells you directly: "This kind of nutrient soil is no problem for growing anything," congratulations - you've identified another irresponsible seller.

The common requirements flowers have for soil are drainage, breathability, and a certain level of fertility. General nutrient soil does share these traits, but for example, azaleas, roses, and even spider plants - for many flowers, using only general nutrient soil is not suitable.

7. Don't like the pot? Pick one you like and change it when you get home.

Many flower friends don't like the plastic pots at the market and want to switch to prettier ones. The owner usually says this line.

If you listen to him, buy a pot you like, and repot it as soon as you get home, it's very easy to damage the flower. Flowers going from the market to your home need to adapt to the environment; it's best to grow them for a while before repotting.

For newly bought flowers, even less should you casually change the potting soil. If he tells you that you can change the soil when you get home, don't hesitate - go to the next shop.

8. I've been selling flowers for so many years, I definitely won't cheat you.

Someone who has truly sold flowers for many years would definitely not make this line the focus of what they say.

Generally speaking, as long as this line comes out of the owner's mouth word for word, then nine times out of ten he is cheating you right now. Be sure to watch out - he's digging a pit for you.

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