| You can bring the outdoors inside very easily | | | | |
| with the addition of plants to your home. | | | | The size of your houseplants really depends |
| Most people don't have the time to care for | | | | on your preferences, as well as the size of |
| delicate plants so they choose plants that | | | | the area you are displaying them in. A group |
| look good with the minimal amount of looking | | | | of plants can look as good as one large, |
| after. These plants are usually in the | | | | spectacular plant but they do need to be |
| families of foliage, flowering, aquatic and | | | | positioned aesthetically, with larger ones at |
| cacti. Foliage plants have their | | | | the back. Ensure that your houseplants on |
| attractiveness primarily in their leaves and | | | | display do not get in the way. It is very |
| stay green all year. | | | | difficult to have a decent conversation while |
| | | | peering through the leaves of a plant! And |
| Flowering plants are enjoyed for their flower | | | | long, drooping leaves in a walk-way can be |
| displays, which usually only happen at | | | | irritating. Your houseplants should enhance |
| certain times of the year. Cacti are unusual | | | | your decor, not take over! |
| looking plants, not particularly pretty to | | | | |
| the eye unless you have a taking for their | | | | While we all know that plants need watering, |
| design, but they are appreciated for their | | | | there is a way to ensure that the plant is |
| low maintenance needs. Aquatic plants are | | | | receiving a sufficient amount. The roots of |
| water plants, often used to complete the | | | | a plant are in the lower two thirds of the |
| aquarium environment. | | | | pot. Just pouring water on the top may not |
| | | | reach these roots. Filling up the pot with |
| The light needs of the houseplant are your | | | | water will wash away all unnecessary salts |
| first consideration. Some plants require a | | | | from the soil and insure the roots have had |
| lot of natural light and will not flourish in | | | | an adequate amount. Garden shops sell |
| shady or dark areas of the house. Similarly, | | | | different water measuring instruments that |
| if your home is fortunate to catch the sun, | | | | will help you keep an eye on your plants |
| then you need to choose a houseplant that | | | | watering needs. |
| will not wilt or go brown in the sunlight. | | | | |
| Perhaps you like the look of a particular | | | | Garden shops also sell many other materials |
| sun-loving plant but don't have the necessary | | | | to help you nurture your houseplants. |
| light. You can consider installing infrared | | | | Fertilizers come in many different forms |
| lights to create the light wavelengths that | | | | including pellets, liquid, and powder. Check |
| the plant needs for nutrition. It is simpler | | | | that the fertilizer is suitable for your |
| though to buy houseplants that match the | | | | plants. If using pellets, keep away from |
| environment! | | | | pets which can die from eating them. |
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| Are you looking for greenery all year round? | | | | For aesthetics, keep your foliage houseplants |
| Then you need to find foliage houseplants. | | | | with shiny leaves looking fresh by |
| And don't think this will look boring. Group | | | | periodically dusting and washing them with a |
| the foliage plants together, choosing | | | | damp cloth. There are even solutions for |
| different shades of leaves of varying shapes | | | | giving them real shine at garden shops if you |
| and sizes. You can create an attractive | | | | want them looking their best. |
| display without flowers. If you prefer | | | | |
| flowering plants, you will need to consider | | | | Summary: |
| fertilizing at certain times of the year to | | | | |
| encourage the flowers. It is best to read up | | | | Whatever houseplants you choose, with proper |
| on your particular plants needs to ensure a | | | | care and nurture you can bring the outdoors |
| beautiful display. If you over fertilize, | | | | inside. However, you need to choose carefully |
| you may just end up with a large, green plant | | | | to match the plant's needs with the house |
| and no flowers! | | | | environment. |