INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many tropical houseplants in their native tropical habitat don't go dormant at all and keep growing. Others, however, have distinct sleeping seasons that need to be provided for proper growth. You'll need to provide less water and warmth for a period of weeks or months. During the winter, almost any plant can get by with less water or warmth, which results in vigorous spring growth or even flowers and fruit.  Signs of dormancy vary among plant species. Evergreen species just stop growing. Deciduous plants drop all their leaves. Most bulbs like caladiums simply appear to go dead above ground while the bulb lives on. In fact, the calla lily unusually falls asleep during the growing season in northern climates due to the opposite seasons of its South African home. Cacti and leafless succulents don't display dormancy but appreciate cold dryness in winter. Do not fertilize a plant during winter or dormant season unless it's required for the species. The plant's roots will not be using the nutrients, and it will damage roots or force the plant into active growth, which results in weak foliage and flower performance. Compacted soil results in water and nutrients draining too fast into the draining dish. The soil should bubble and make soaking sounds when you water it. In soil that is too heavy, plants will have symptoms of weak brittle stems and normal leaves.  Sometimes the plant will snap off the root ball with a slight tug, or stronger species will be less vigorous. Plants with taproots and some indoor trees will topple over in soil that's too light.

SUMMARY: Provide the proper dormant season for the plants. Watch for the signs of poor soil conditions.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: “Ey up” is just a casual way of saying hello to someone. For example, if you ran into your friend on the street, you could say “ey up” to greet them. ” instead of “how are you?” You’re dropping the “h” sound from “how” and replacing “are you” with “do.” If you’re meeting your friend for lunch, instead of saying “Hey, how are you?” when they arrive, you’d say “Ey up, ow do?” Pronounce “reight” like you’re saying the word “rate.” If someone asks if you’re going to be OK, instead of saying “I’ll be alright,” you would say “I’ll be reight.” "Chuffed" is a common Yorkshire word meaning "pleased" or "happy." For example, if you got accepted to your dream university, you might text your friends saying "I'm chuffed t'bits!" If you call in sick to work, you might say to your boss “I’ll be reight, I jus’ ate a bad butty and I’m chuckin’ my guts up.” Your boss would understand that you’ll be alright, you just ate a bad sandwich and now you’re sick. ” Use this phrase to express that you’re shocked by something. For example, you might say “eeh by gum, you flayed me” when your friend sneaks up behind you and scares you. You’re telling them you’ll see them “in a bit.” This is a friendly goodbye.
Summary: Say “ey up” when you’re greeting someone. Ask people “ow do? Say “be reight” to let someone know everything will be alright. Say you're "chuffed t'bits" if you're feeling proud of yourself. Tell someone you’re “chuckin’ your guts up” if you’re sick. Say “eeh by gum” instead of “oh my god. Tell people “in a bit” when you want to say goodbye.

Being picked on, teased, or physically hurt by your peers on a regular basis could lead anyone to self-isolate and bullying often does lead to self-isolation. The best way to help your friend stop self-isolating when there’s a bully involved is to be there for them. You should also report it to a teacher or other authority figure that you trust.  Try to be around your friend when they are usually bullied. Just having you there can give your friend courage and cause the bully to think twice. You can tell your coach, for example, “Some of the teammates are bullying my friend. Can you help us work this situation out?” You can help a self-isolating friend by encouraging them to get help for any alcohol or drug abuse problems that they have. Problems such as this often lead people to isolate themselves in an attempt to either hide their problem or continue using. Let them know that you think they have a problem and talk to them about seeking treatment.  You could tell your friend, “I’m concerned about the effect your drinking is having on you. You don’t do things you used to do and we barely spend time together. I think you need help.” If your friend is under 18, you should talk to an ad you trust about what’s going on. For example, you might say, “One of my friends is having a problem with prescription pills. What should I do?” Self-isolation can be an indicator of mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and food disorders. If you think your friend is struggling with mental health issues, you should talk to them about getting treatment. Treating their mental health problems can help them stop self-isolating and help them overall.  Ask your friend to see a therapist to help them any emotional or mental health issues they're experiencing. If your friend is a child or teen, talk to a trusted adult about your concerns for your friend. For example, you might tell your parent, “I think my friend has depression. How should I handle it.” In some cases, the reason for self-isolation may be because your friend is being abused or has experienced something else traumatic. If you suspect that this might be the case, you can help your friend by talking to them about the situation and reporting to the proper authorities if necessary.  You might tell your friend, “I think some things have been happening to you that worry me. Can we talk about it?” Or, you might say, “I think you might be being abused. Can we talk about what’s going on and how we can stop it?” You can also help them contact an abuse hotline like the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or the National Child Abuse hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
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One-sentence summary -- Stand up to bullying. Seek help for substance abuse problems. Encourage treatment for mental health issues. Handle abuse and other trauma.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't suffer silently. Talk to a friend about what you're experiencing. Sharing your pain will help you feel better, and create an opportunity for your friend to offer additional emotional support. Telling a friend about being bullied will also establish an ally who can help you avoid the bully and create a buffer when avoidance isn't possible. Talking to an adult doesn't mean they would intervene. If you would prefer they didn't intervene, you might tell them you'd like guidance, but you want to try handling the situation yourself before adults get involved. They could be a family member, school counselor, family friend, or a coach. This will put the bullying behavior on an adult's radar, so they can intervene in the event you are in over your head and establishes evidence should you need to file a formal complaint in the future. The adult can help you decide when it is time to formally report bullying behavior. Online forums are a good way to share your experience, if you are too embarrassed to talk to people you know. Many forums have experienced members who may be able to offer encouragement and suggestions to help you manage your situation. This also creates an opportunity for you to support others who are victims of bullies and may be a source of new friendships.

SUMMARY:
Tell a friend. Tell a trusted adult. Tell your story anonymously.