Indoor plants have been one of the aesthetic yet functional additions to the home decor. They not only add to the glory and beautification but also help in many functional aspects, such as air purification, positive vibes as well as connection with nature. 

How to Take Care of Indoor Plants?

Adding plants to space requires not only the addition of the right plants, specific watering but also choosing the right one, keeping in mind the space and location. One of the interesting facets of indoor plants is that they are easy to keep alive and grow.

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All you need to know is that these 10 tips will do the wonders for you:

Be Aware of the Watering TimeMoney Plant, indoor plants tips, Jade Plant

One of the foremost aspects of indoor planting is to know that over-watering is more harmful than under-watering. Just make sure that you provide the plants with enough water so that the soil turns moist instead of being soggy. The best trick is to add water gradually until the soil turns wet. Also, make sure to research watering time for each kind of indoor plant you have kept at home.

Maintain Temperature, Humidity & VentilationPothos, indoor plant ideas, Houseplant

Assessing the temperature conditions is very important for the indoor plants to survive, which often lies between 18.3 – 23.8°C during the daytime. Furthermore, they do require a certain level of humidity so as to provide them with the best possible natural conditions. Also, for some indoor plants, the condensation does the most harm so make sure that proper airflow is maintained. 

Establish Right Amount of Lightplantation, interior decor, interior decoration

For indoor plants, the amount of light necessary to ensure photosynthesis and subsequently, growth differs from each other. Some thrive in indirect sunlight whereas others require indirect bright sunlight. Also, particular plants require shadowy low-intensity light while others grow perfectly in artificial light as well. Just know for sure what kind of indoor plants you own and their specific light conditions.

Select the Right Size of Potinterior deisgn, design ideas, indoor designs

When buying the pot for your indoor plants, make sure that the dimensions, material, size, and capacity are the perfect ones for them. It is best to choose a pot size that is in proportion to the current plant’s size, by comparing the diameter to a few inches extra size of its root mass. Once it outgrows the current pot, transfer to a bigger one by determining the proportional size.

Discover the Right Potting Soilsoil, leaves, weathering

It is essential that you choose the right kind of potting soil so that it provides the indoor plants with an ideal condition via aeration, nutrition, and water absorption. Make sure that the soil mix consists of the right combination of shredded pine bark, vermiculite, perlite, and peat moss. For better outcomes, do take suggestions from a trustworthy gardener.

Use Fertilizer for Extra Nutrientswatering, stems, Potting Soil

In order to ensure that your indoor plants receive the right amount of nutrients, it is better to add nutrients to the potting soil in regular intervals. It is often advised to add nutrients once a month when the plants are either flowering or growing. However, during winter times it is advised to increase the time interval between fertilizer doses.

Cut Off Browned Bitsshredded pine bark, vermiculite, perlite, peat moss

It is often the best course of action to cut the browned bits off the leaves so that the indoor plants remain tidy and clean. For better results follow the cutting in the leaf’s shape so that it has a perfectly natural look. Never ever cut off the browned bids in straight shape for it may ruin the aesthetics. 

Make Use of Systemic Insecticide garden, gardener, Insecticide

Make sure that you spray the indoor plants with systemic insecticide from time to time so that you can keep them safe from bugs. This not only ensures that your plants remain healthy but also prevents you from investing big when the issue gets out of control.

Dust Out the Leavesindoor plants, indoor plantation, indoor design ideas

Dusting the leaves is often necessary to impart an impression that hygiene takes precedence at your homeplace. You can use a dust cloth, a water shower, or a garden hose to make them look clean & shiny. However, do make sure that the leaves are perfectly dried before being returned to their place. 

Know When to Let Go Offgarden hose, leaves, leaf

Often by taking care of them, an emotional attachment is developed between you and your plants. You can either let go of the plants that are difficult to breed more or take care of. Instead of making them sick, just let them go or donate them for the purpose of propagation so that they can multiply as individual ones.