Are you used to taking care of outdoor plants? It is completely different than taking care of indoor plants. I will give you 8 tips that will make loving indoor plants much easier.
Easiest Plants to Take Care of
Have you tried your hardest to keep plants in your house alive but somehow, they always die on you? Maybe it’s time to switch up the plant!
Good House Keeping shares some of the easiest plants to take care of!
- Air Plant
- Dieffenbachia
- Peperomia
- Spider Plant
- Peace Lily
- Aloe
- English Ivy
- Dragon Tree
- Calathea
- Rubber Plant
- Bromeliad
The list goes on and on, but here are some great ones to start with!
1. Before Buying, Inspect the Plant
When buying a house plant, make sure to check the plant for any red flags. Damage on leaves, yellowing leaves, and black spots are signs of disease.
2. Learn About the Plant You Bought
I know you can buy just about anything online these days, but it’s best to buy your plants in person. Go to a well-known nursery with knowledgeable workers that will be able to tell you all about the plant you bought.
If the people at the nursery aren’t much of a help, you can always look the plant up online. House Plant 411 is an amazing resource to look at to find everything you need to know about house plants!
3. Place Them in the Perfect Spot
Outside plants can be placed somewhere in your garden that will get lots of sun. The same goes for your indoor plants. Place your plants where they will get loads of vitamin D from the sunshine!
Keep the plants away from things like TVs, radiators, or heating and air conditioning ducts.
4. Give Them Light
As I said above, place your plants where they will get sun. Let the light come in from the window! Make sure the blinds are open so the plant can get the full benefits of the rays shining through the window.
5. The Right Amount of Water
Want to know how most people kill their plants? By drowning them! To keep your plants lively, don’t overwater them. Another reason people kill plants is by watering them.
The goal is to keep the water moist but avoid getting it completely wet. Again, follow the guide that the specific plant has, but that is a good start.
6. Good Drainage
Most pots come with draining holes in the bottom. If not, there’s another way you can drain your indoor plants!
At the bottom of a pot, without holes put rocks, pebbles, gravel, or anything that the water can find its way through.
7. Prevent Insects
With larger pests, like caterpillars, remove them yourself! Let those little buggers outside.
If you see insects on the leaves, simply wash them off with water and detergent. No need to use harsh chemicals!
8. Fertilizer
Feed your plants the nutrition it needs! Each plant will require different fertilizer. Read the label and ask the employers around the nursery about which fertilizer works best for your plant.
Benefits of Having Indoor Plants
Having indoor plants can improve the quality of your life. Plants are a beautiful way to purify the air in your house! They reduce airborne dust and reduce carbon dioxide levels.
Add some beauty and benefits to your home by caring for indoor plants!
