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3. Lighting
Plants like Sanseveria and Aspidistra require no sun.
They can be placed away from a window. Spider plants
need semi-shade. You can put plants like these near a
window that does or does not get sunlight. Check the
label to see what your plant needs.
4. Temperature
Houseplants can survive in cool or warm temperatures,
but drastic fluctuations of temperature may not be good
for them. One thing that most plants cannot survive is
gas heating. If you have a plant that likes warm
conditions, don't put it near an air conditioner in the
summer.
5. Humidity
Some houseplants require a humid environment. One tip to
maximize humidity is to put the pot inside a larger pot
and fill in the gaps with stones or compost to keep in
the moisture. Grouping plants together often creates a
microclimate that they will benefit from. If you want,
you can spray them with water once or twice a day
depending on the temperature.
6. Re-potting
Some plants require re-potting for optimum growth but
there are others that resent having their roots
disturbed. Or their roots system may be small enough
that they don't require re-potting. One way to check if
your plant needs re-potting is to turn it upside down.
Tap the pot to release the plant and check its roots.
If roots are all you see, then re-pot. Sometimes the
roots will come out of the pot. You should either cut
them off or re-pot the plant.
You just need to have a little care for your plants and
in turn, you'll reap the benefits. Indoor plants not
only add to the beauty of your décor, but also give much
pleasure to the indoor gardener.
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