Plants are known to boost productivity and mood, reduce stress, and help clean indoor air by producing oxygen while abosrbing toxins at the same time. Geneerally, having a plant inside your home is healthy.
Taking care of plants indoors takes the same amount of effort and care like that of outdoor plants. Here's simple guide to keep your green leafy friends healthy and growing.
Determine Your Plant's Needs
Not all plants are created equal. Each kind of plant has its own appropriate amount needs in sunlight, water, and even soil type. When you're beginning the life of a "Plantita" or "Plantito", it's important to determine how much plant necessities they need everyday.
Sunlight
Assess how much light and what kind of light the specific plant needs. Do they need at least 4 hours of daylight per day? Do they need direct or indirect lighting?
Water
Just like light, plants need their daily dose of water. A simple Google search of the type of plant and their water needs should provide you a good answer.
Soil
For indoor plants, you need to invest in a high-quality soil. Since potting soil is primarily made to carry nutrients and water, it gives an extra boost for indoor plants that they need.
Keep Your Plants Clean
Yes, just like your home furniture, your indoor plants also needs to be cleaned. Dust, weed, and other particles can block out the sunlight and water that can hinder their growth. Either with a damp washcloth or a water sprayer, regularly cleaning your plant can help them keep a healthy and continuous growth.
Maintain Humidity
Because you're growing plants indoors, it's best to give them a proper environment to thrive in. To maintain humidity inside the room, you can use a humidifier or open a few windows so that fresh air can regulate around the room.
Plant Problems
When you start to see that your plant is turning yellow or brown, it's best to ask the internet for help. There's no plant doctor but you can always ask an expert in the field.
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Certified Plantita here! Plants are in one of my home office :)
I have a green thumb so I'm quite familiar with these. It's helpful when you live in a touristy location and surrounded by nature.