Plants are just as popular as furniture when one is deciding on furniture and soft furnishings. Aside from the aesthetic value plants give your home with, there are also health profits – grade school science class tells us that plants purify the air through utilizing the carbon dioxide and producing more oxygen. Here is some vital information on how to care for your indoor plants to gain the optimum health and aesthetic profits.
Lighting
Most indoor plants need good lighting. Darker leaved plants usually don’t need as much light as others.
Here are the varieties of plants (usually those that only need medium to low light) that are known to be suitable for indoor gardening:
a. Philodendrons
b. Boston ferns
c. African violets
d. Cyclamens
e. Creeping Fig
Watering
A common fault most people make in indoor gardening is they have a tendency to over-water the plants, which may direct to rotting roots. Make sure to research the type of plant you have, for the reason that each kind of plant varies on their watering needs.
Potting
Select good quality and attractive container for your indoor plant.
Humidity
In indoor gardening, humidity is a big issue. During mornings, you could shower the plants with water for their much-needed moisture.
Fertilization
Just like watering, fertilizing depends on the kind of plant. If you have managed to provide your indoor garden with the right amount of light, water and humidity, fertilization may not need much mind. A good indoor fertilizer can be bought from most home depot or hardware stores. Orchids need the special fertilizer available.
Indoor Gardening • November 15th, 2009 • No Comments »
