If suddenly you were visited by the desire to green your apartment, but you don’t know where to start, take some simple tips into service.
How to choose a plant?
No matter what plants you decide to decorate the space around you, the main thing is that care for them does not cause trouble. A good flower does not have the following dangerous symptoms:
- the plant is unevenly leafy;
- sluggish leaves;
- between the wall of the pot and the earthen lump there are voids;
- roots grow through the opening of the pot;
- all flowers are open - no buds;
- signs of disease or pests;
- green coating on the outer walls of the pot and on the surface of the soil.
The Importance of Proper Interior
For most plants, the best backdrop is a simple, patternless, light pastel-colored wall.
Variegated or flowering plants with numerous pale flowers suit a dark background.
Keep in mind that small leaves are lost on the background of wallpaper with a large pattern.
And do not be afraid of bold contrast in color and shape of the plant and background!
Choosing the right conditions
Aglaonem, aspidistra, gelksina, sansevieria, scindapsus prefer shade.
In partial shade, keep aglaonem, aspidistra, dracaena, fern, ivy, sansevieria, scindapsus, dwarf ficus.
Bright, but without direct sunlight, the place is suitable for hibiscus, areresin, cacti, coleus, lantana, citrus.
Occasionally, direct sunshine is ideal for zebrins, capsicum, codeum, senpolia, nightshade, tradescantia.
Place azalea, asparagus, royal begonia, dieffenbachia, monstera, ivy, chlorophytum, cyclamen on a sunny window.
Next to the central heating source, put bilbergia, geranium, zebra, oleander and palm trees, but in a cool place - white perone, gelxin, hydrangea, cacti, clivia, rose, fatsia, chlorophytum, cyclamen.
10 golden rules for a beginner grower
- Be sure to get the necessary equipment that will make plant care easy and enjoyable.
- Choose only those plants that you can provide the required care.
- Do not fill the flowers!
- Do not forget about humidification in the room.
- Give the plants peace in the winter season.
- Learn how to transplant plants.
- Before buying a new plant, learn the rules for caring for it.
- Group plants: this is how they look and develop better.
- If the plant looks unhealthy, take action immediately!
- The life span of individual plants is small - keep this in mind.
