Plan your work with flowers in January with the help of the lunar seed grower calendar.
It will help determine the time for sowing or transplanting indoor crops. More on this - further in the article.
How Moon Phases Affect Plants
The lunar calendar is a simple statement of the phases of the moon during a month. There are 4 phases in total: the growing moon, the full moon, the waning moon and the new moon. The movement of water on Earth depends on how close the moon is to the Earth. Plants are more than 80% water, so the moon acts on them in the same way as it does on water. 
At high tide during the full moon, the ground is maximally saturated with moisture, and this has a beneficial effect on the growth of vegetation. In the descending phase, the moisture leaves, the juices descend to the roots and have a beneficial effect on the development of the root system.
When choosing types of work in the garden or flower garden, consider the following:
- In the phase of the growing moon, the time comes for planting in which the stems and leaves are important.
- Waning Moon creates excellent conditions for the development of roots, tubers and bulbous.
- In the days of the full moon or the new moon, no garden work is planned. The pause begins 12 hours before the onset of this period and ends 12 hours after its end.
Did you know? January 30 The moon will be near perigee, this state is called the "super-moon".
Growing
During the growth phase or in the full moon, the power of the moon pulls water from the lower layers of the soil to the surface. This is the most favorable time for planting potted flowers and garden crops. Seeds sown during this period grow better and develop as they absorb more water and nutrients. 
Moreover, it increases the chance of getting a high yield up to 40% if it is garden crops. If you are planning to make dressing, then at this time the potted flowers better absorb potassium fertilizers.
The list of admissible works:
- sowing, transplanting leaf crops;
- fertilizing with mineral fertilizers;
- watering;
- soil disinfection.
Optimal days in this phase:
- for leaf cultures - January 9-12 (Pisces);
- for fruit - 12-14 (Aries);
- for root vegetables - 14-17 (Taurus);
- for melons - 7-9 (Aquarius);
- for flowers - 17-19 (Gemini).
Learn more about the lunar seed calendar for February 2019.
Decreasing
Descending is great for trimming plants and collecting leaves, such as onions on a feather. The most effective pruning under the sign of Scorpio. The stress that plants get from the procedure is minimal. 
At this time, the root system is developing well, and with it the root crops or bulbous ones. But plant transplantation should not be carried out, it is better to perform it in the growth phase, since it is this which promotes rooting.
The list of admissible works:
- planting root crops, bulbous, legumes;
- fertilizer with organic substances: compost, manure, peat, ash and others;
- forming pruning;
- harvesting.
Optimal days in this phase:
- for leaf cultures: 1-2, January 27-29 (Scorpio);
- for fruit, 2-4, 29-31 (Sagittarius) and 21-23 (Leo);
- for root vegetables - 23-25 (Virgo);
- for flowers - 25-27 (Libra).
New moon
The New Moon lasts 3 days and includes days before and after the appearance of a new Moon. During this period, do nothing in relation to the plants. But allowed to care for the soil. New Moon falls on January 6th.
Important! New moon is very favorable for sanitary pruning of trees and shrubs. And also cleaning shtambov. Damage to trees at this time is minimal.
Full moon
Reducing light in the full moon shifts energy to the roots, which leads to their active growth even in the case of transplantation. Full moon also lasts 3 days. At this time also nothing is being done in relation to potted crops. 
Fertilization and pest control are allowed. It is not recommended to dig or loosen the soil, so as not to damage the roots. The full moon will come on January 21st.
Recommended work:
- pest management;
- weed removal;
- thinning of crops.
Read also about the lunar sowing calendar for April 2019.
On which days it is better to replant indoor flowers
Most indoor plants, with the exception of distilleries, are at rest in January. They do not need intensive watering. The temperature in the rooms should not be too hot or cool. It is necessary to periodically ventilate the premises to create a microclimate that is comfortable for flowers. 
Transplantation of most flowers is planned for spring - the beginning of the vegetative cycle. In February, the livelihoods of indoor cultures will increase, and it will be possible to talk about any actions with them.
But now the apartments also have exotic guests from the rainforest. Their transplantation may take place at another time, according to how they grow in their natural environment.
Important! Use for snow watering in January. It is believed that melt water is useful for plants due to changes in its structure during freezing.
In the Chinese lunar calendar there are also favorable and unfavorable days. Favorable days are those days in which you can perform these or other jobs. Adverse, respectively, those in which you can not do anything.
Favorable days
According to the Chinese calendar, the most auspicious day of the lunar cycle is the 3rd day. It gives the greatest potential for the development of indoor plants. In January 2019, this day falls on January 5th. The moon will be in Capricorn. The day is favorable for working with root vegetables and bulbous. 
Unfavorable days
The Chinese also distinguish unfavorable days, both for leaf crops and for root crops. If we are talking about leaf cultures for which the growing Moon is favorable, then 1, 8 and 15 lunar days will be unfavorable.
Did you know? The oldest lunar calendar is located in Scotland in Aberdeenshire. These are 12 indentations in the field, visible from a bird's-eye view. It was used from 8000 BC. er until 4000 BC. er
On the first day after a new moon, all plants are very weak. And on the 8th and 15th day, the Moon is in the process of transition from one sign to another, and such days are also considered unfavorable. These lunar days will fall on January 6, 12 and 19. 
In the phase of the waning moon, the worst days for root crops will be 18, 20, 25, 29 lunar days. Plant roots are too vulnerable on either of these days. Even their accidental damage can result in the death of the plant. These lunar days fall on January 22, 24, 30, 5, 2019.
The main rules of transplantation of indoor plants on the lunar calendar
Even if you are caring for plants for the first time, the lunar calendar and the advice of experienced gardeners are always ready to help you by providing all the necessary information to create the best conditions for your flowers.
We advise you to familiarize yourself with the lunar sowing calendar for June 2019.
Basic tips for transplanting domestic plants:
- Most of the time indoor flowers grow in containers. And there are only 2 reasons for transplanting: if the plant is too big and sticks out of the pot, or if you want to grow bulbs for reproduction and sale.
- It is not practical to pull the plant out of the pot to check the condition of the roots. Therefore, be sure to use drainage to ensure that excess water does not stagnate at the roots.
- Make sure that the pot has drainage holes.
- Consider favorable and unfavorable days for transplantation.
It cannot be said that there are scientifically confirmed data that gardening in the phases of the moon guarantees the best growth and development of plants. But why not test it in practice. You may actually get better results as well as valuable experience.
