Indoor Plants
Plants grown indoors liven the home with invigorating foliage, beautiful flowers, and smells of nature, connecting people to a feeling that is close to their ancient ancestor’s natural habitat. Indoor plants are easy to care for with the correct materials and are protected from insects (which cause plant diseases) and harsh elements in their protected, controlled environment. Benefits of indoor plants are improved air quality, increased humidity, feelings of happiness, and reduced stress. Specific plant varieties and dwarf plants are suitable for growing indoors, not all plants are suitable to be grown in homes.
Indoor plants make excellent gifts and are a good living presence for people of all ages to build a relationship with to practice and learn responsibility while nurturing an interest in plants. Provide non-toxic plants for children to take care of.
Indoor Plant Requirements
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Sunlight
(Light required for the plant need to live.)
For window plants, add a translucent white curtain to protect plants from getting burned from direct contact with harmful UV (ultra violet) sunlight. Electronic grow lights supply plants with light spectrums to supplement light and help plants flourish.
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Temperature
(Preference of temperature, cold tolerance, and heat tolerance.)
Keep temperature within the plant’s preference. Winter windows and door drafts make plants colder, while sunny windows could scorch plants.
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Water
(How much water to give and the frequency.)
Learn how much water a plant needs. Start with less water and then increase the volume later if evidently necessary. Hot weather requires frequent watering due to evaporation, while cold Winter weather requires a decrease in watering frequency. Indoor controlled climates require watering every day to every 2 weeks, depending on the indoor temperature, sunlight exposure, container size, and plant variety. Plants that are wilting are either dehydrated or overwatered.
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Air Purification
(Specific plants are better at purifying air than others.)
Plants absorb carbon dioxide (air exhaled by mammals) and release oxygen (air necessary for mammals to breathe and live) as a byproduct of photosynthesis, helping replenish breathable air. Indoor plants have the ability to absorb harmful volatile organic compounds found in common household products such as paints, cleaners, and furniture.
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Spacing
(Location selection and spacing away from other objects keeps plants comfortable.)
Proper spacing is necessary for the health and growth of indoor plants. Overcrowding causes competition for light, water, and nutrients. Air circulation between foliage and keeping plants separate prevents diseases and pests, while also keeping leaves and branches healthy.
Non-Toxic Indoor Herbs
(Safe for children and animals)
Herbs grown indoors provides fresh herbs to entertain the tastebuds any season of the year and inspires new creations. Keeping fresh, savory organic herbs and spices available satisfies the senses, adds an enjoyable and convenient commodity to the home, and adds an endless supply of unique flavors and nutrients. Home grown herbs and spices also serve as natural remedies for various ailments and conditions.
| Holy Basil (Tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum) | Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum sp.) | Thai Basil (Sweet Thai Basil, Ocimum basilicum sp. |
| Catnip (Nepeta cataria) | Cat Grass (Dactylis glomerata) | Ginger (Zingiber officinale) |
| Mint (Peppermint, Mentha piperita) | Rose (Rosa) | Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
| Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) | Turmeric (Curcuma longa) |
Non-Toxic Indoor Plants
(Safe for children and animals)
Plants grown indoors create a lively and peaceful environment or a welcoming paradise with additions like trailing vines or complimentary palms and trees. Hundreds of varieties or plants exist to appropriate specific designs and preferences. Adding many plants to the home improves everyone’s mood and creates a relaxing environment.
| Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) | Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) | Calathea orbifolia |
| Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) | Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) | Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) |
| Pearl Plant (Haworthia margaritifera) | Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) | Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) |
| American Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia) | Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) | Stonecrop (Sedum) |
| Succulent (Echeveria) |
