Houseplants belong to the home like furniture. Apart from their aesthetic value, plants also have properties that have a positive effect on health. Plants clean the air, they convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Here are valuable tips on how to care for your houseplants so they look healthy and beautiful.
Light
Houseplants need the right lighting. Therefore, they need to be in a room with enough natural light or at least get their light from an electric plant lamp.
Plants with darker leaves usually need less light.
Here are some plant species that are well suited as houseplants as they require less daylight.
Philodendron
Fern
African violets
Cyclamen
Diffenbachia
Water
Most people make the mistake of giving their houseplants too much water. Too much water leads to root rot and gradually causes the plants to die.
Since each plant needs a different amount of water, ask about this when you buy your plant.
As a rule of thumb, it is better to water a little too little and watch the plant closely. If you get the impression that the leaves are too dry, you can pour a little water on the soil and observe how quickly the soil dries out again.
Flowerpot
The conventional plastic pots in which the plants are sold are not suitable. Clay pots are best as they provide the plant with minerals and look more aesthetic. Clean the pot thoroughly before potting the plant to avoid infection.
Humidity
The right humidity is very important for indoor plants. The moisture is absorbed by the plants through the leaves and influences their growth. It is best to spray the plant once a day with boiled water from a spray bottle. Under no circumstances should you allow dust to build up on the leaves.
Fertilisation
Like watering, fertilisation depends on the type of plant. If your plant has enough humidity, good potting soil, light and water, it may not need much fertilisation. Of course, you should not give too much here either. Give the plant a fertiliser from a specialist shop every 2 to 3 months that is suitable for this type of plant.
