How To Choose Indoor Houseplants
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Houseplants are truly a breath of fresh air to any environment home or work. Besides literally cleaning the air by taking in the carbon dioxide we expel and turning it back into Oxygen. Indoor houseplants are also easy on the eye and caring for them can even help to relieve stress.Do keep in mind that indoor houseplants also require , care, water and sunlight in order to thrive. If you are a novice at growing indoor houseplants then here are a few tips how to choose indoor houseplants that suite your lifestyle.
SUNLIGHT
Determining how much light is available may be the first consideration you should make when you choose indoor houseplants.
All plants require some sunlight in order to grow, but some are shade lovers while others need several hours of strong light each day. Spend a few days observing windows and skylights in order to determine how much direct light beams through and at what time of day.
Most plants feature information regarding how much light is required, so choose accordingly;
- High Light: areas within four feet of large south-east or west facing windows.
Medium Light: locations in a range of four to eight feet from south and east windows and west windows that do not receive direct sun.- Low Light: areas more than eight feet from windows as in the center of a room, a hallway or an inside wall. Northern exposures often fall into this category, even close to the window. Many locations that receive only artificial light are also low light situations.
TIME
Everyone, these days has a busy schedule.One of the most important factors in selecting indoor houseplants is time. Consider how much time the plants you select will require relative to how hectic your schedule is. Some plants require a constant level of pH and moisture, and may need watering at specific times of day.So i you work a 9-5 job 5 days a week you are more likely to spend most of your time tending to your indoor houseplants on the weekend then you should try houseplants like cacti which can live several weeks without water. I can testify this is true.I have one catii which I’ve had for over a year now and it still looks as good as it did last year.
SAFETY
Although some species of plants may be attractive they can also be dangerous for your pets and your baby or kids. Sometimes the colourful leaves or berry like fruit can attract kids and pets to them – they can be poisonous. Be sure to look out for any poison warnings or make sure these plant types are well out of reach from kids and pets.
AESTHETICS
When selecting indoor house plants for your home, think along the same lines as you would your decor elements such as floor lamps and chandeliers. Trees such as rubber plants or even the snake plant aka the ‘mother in laws tongue’ are like floor lamps, they are quite sculptural-can be left standing on the floor in a shallow dish or on a stand or cabinet.Trailing vines and ferns, on the other hand, are chandeliers they need to be hung in order to capture their true beauty.
While indoor houseplants may have several benefits and is about expressing personal taste, it is also about caring and nurturing these plants. Watching them thrive is the most fulfilling aspect of keeping indoor houseplants.By choosing according the factors I mentioned you can help grow your skills and confidence in keeping indoor house plants.
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