Plants are beautiful “accessory” to have in your house. They can bring good energy to a room and really lift up the vibe! However, like me, maybe you are not the best plant parent, and often end up with a rather droppy looking plant.
So today’s blog is a little guide on “How To Not Kill Your Plant”. First we will have a little look into different types of plants that are commonly bought, how to take care of them and other tips that may help.
Common Household Plants
Monstera Deliciosa🪴
💧Needs moderate watering
☀️Likes indirect light
‼️Toxic to cats and dogs
Spider Plant🪴
💧Needs weekly watering
☀️Likes well lit spots
Money Tree🪴
💧Needs watering when soil is dry
☀️Likes to have indirect sunlight for 6 hours a day
Philodendron🪴
💧Needs little watering - No more than once a week
☀️Can tolerate dark spots
English Ivy🪴
💧Needs watering once a week
☀️Grows best in indirect sunlight
‼️Toxic to cats and dogs
Pothos🪴
💧Needs moderate watering but can withstand under or overwatering
☀️Can withstand dark spots
‼️Toxic to cats and dogs
Snake Plant🪴
💧Needs watering when soil dry - Around every 10 days
☀️Needs low light
Aloe Vera🪴
💧Needs watering when soil is dry
☀️Lights bright light
Rubber Tree🪴
💧Needs watering when soil is slightly dry
☀️Likes bright light
Cacti🌵
💧Only needs watering when soil is completely dry - Less water in autumn/winter months - Water around every fortnight in hot months and every 4-6 weeks in cold months
☀️Likes bright light, sun and hotter temperatures
Tips
Plant watering globes allow the plant to automatically water itself. So if you’re in the habit of forgetting to water your plants or you are often out of town, these can be really useful.
Repot bigger plants, especially if they come in small pots.
Buy plants according to your living space and schedule.
Apps -
Here are some good apps you can help use to identify your plant, care for your plant or remind you to water it.
Blossom - Recommended by my mother. This app can identify your plant from a photo and then will tell you how to take care of it.
Planta - This app helps you keep track of your plants, reminds you when to water them and even has a “Dr Planta” feature (That part is subscription only though).
Decorative Ideas
Here are a few ideas on how to spruce up your rooms with plants!
And listen, if you really are a shocking plant owner, just buy a fake plant I promise no one will notice.🌿
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