Many plants can adapt easily to indoor enviroments and they are easy to care,The most popular indoor plants include:
1.The snake plant(sense Vieira)
This plant is one of the
easiest to care for,It can thrive well in
poor light conditions and require less of watering.the snake plant requires
unidirectional light to grow uniformly.
The plant has also strong significance to the spiritual world , Trans personal alchemists claim that the
plant has the ability to drive out negative energies from a room and improve quality
of dreams
Therefore many people prefer to keep the plant in their bedrooms and sitting rooms .
2.Spider
plant(Chlorophytum comosum)
They mainly known for their distinct long green leaves and small baby plants that grow from the mother plant ,the spider plant thrives well in moderate sunlight .
3.Peace
lily(spathiphyllum)
These are beautiful indoor plants with white flowers ,they prefer indirect light and some slightly moist soils.the peace lily are good indoor plants specifically for the bathroom areas due to high humidity in the suroundings since the peace lily thrives well in moist enviroments
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4.Aloe vera
This is a medicinal plant
that grows well in doors and requires bright light and minimal watering
Aloe vera is both decorative and medicinal plant. that:
- Needs bright light
- Requires minimal watering
- Stores water in its leaves
It’s perfect for sunny windowsills and is useful for minor burns and skin care.
5.Pothos (Eppipremnum)
Pothos plants are very
popular for homes and office spaces since they grow fast and have the ability
to thrive in low light conditions characterized in the office spaces
The above plants are also
very ideal for beginners of indoor plants since they are to manage and maintain
due to their resilience
light requirements for indoor plants
Light is one of the most important conditions necessary for thriving of the indoor plants ,the plants obviously
need light for the process of photosynthesis which is the ultimate source of
nourishment for the plant ,Light also influence movement in some plants such as
the snake plant.
Therefore unidirectional light I necessary for proper growth of the plant to avoid other plant parts stretching towards the source of the light making the plant to have an irregular shape
Moist indoor plants require indirect sunlight ,Which means they should be placed near the windows where they can receive some filtered light
You should always avoid placing the plants under very strong and direct sunlight because it can burn the leaves of the plants.
Overwatering is one among the many mistakes on the care of indoor plants ,Many of the plans prefer soil that is moist but not soaked .Too much water can cause rotting of the roots which can damage the plant.
When watering it is
important to use an irrigation can with even holes to prevent splashing of
soils and erosion of nutrients from the flower vases
You should understand the
nature of the plant so as to tell the frequency of irrigation to prevent stressing
the plant to enable easier growth and maximum thriving .
General watering tips
include :
- Check
the soil before watering
- Water
the plants when the top layer of the of soil becomes dry
- Use
pots with drainage holes for watering
- Avoid
letting water to collect at the bottom of the flower vase
Plants such as the aloe vera and the snake plants require less frequent watering as compared to other plants such as the peace lily.
Choosing the right soil type
Indoor plants thrive well in soil conditions that allows for proper drainage and airflow
Good indoor plant soil should:
- Allow proper drainage
- Provide airflow to roots
- Retain just enough moisture
- Contain nutrients