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How to take care of Indoor Plants?

How to take care of Indoor Plants

Indoor plants add colour & warmth to your space. They create a more welcoming nook in your house, improve air quality & make you feel good- mentally & physically. Many houseplants are considered easy to grow, but they must be provided with appropriate care. Under ideal conditions like proper lighting and watering, your green friends thrive well and keep you close to nature.

Different types of plants have different requirements. Like, tropical plants thrive in a warm, humid environment while succulents do well in a hot, dry climate. Therefore, is it essential that your indoor plants are given an ideal environment so that they stay alive. Read further to know important care tips for some of the popular houseplants.

Money Plant

Money Plant

Money plant is a popular houseplant that can grow in soil & water both. It is capable of tolerating sudden temperature changes, which makes it perfect for growing in Indian households. It is also considered as the symbol of good luck and prosperity. 

Jade Plant

Jade Plant

Jade plant has a miniature, tree-like appearance that makes it a popular decorative houseplant. It needs a good amount of sunlight to grow properly. The jade plant should be adequately watered when the top of the soil seems dry. But do not overwater this plant as it will lead to leaf drop.

Syngonium Plant

Jade Plant

Syngonium is a genus of flowering plants that thrive in bright light. It is also known as arrowhead plant, arrowhead philodendron, arrowhead wine, tri-leaf wonder, green-gold nephthytis, five fingers, & African evergreen. The five-lobed shape of the Syngonium plant represents the five elements; water, fire, earth, wood, and metal, which makes it a perfect Feng Shui plant. 

Snakeskin Sansevieria Plant

Snakeskin Sansevieria Plant

Snake plant is a popular low light houseplant that can thrive even if neglected for days. Make sure to water the plant when the soil is dry. Keep it out of direct sunlight so that the plant stays alive.

Bamboo Plant

Bamboo Plant

Lucky Bamboo is an attractive & popular indoor plant that makes for a great home décor item. The history of this plant goes back to Chinese culture for over 4000 years. It is believed that growing a lucky bamboo plant at home or office brings good luck & prosperity. Lucky bamboo stalks influence the kind of energy the plant will attract. 

Haworthia Zebra Plant

Haworthia Zebra Plant

It is a small succulent houseplant with dark green leaves that are fleshy & tightly overlapping. It is a slow, growing plant that needs moderate watering once a week. Haworthia prefers hot climate and grows well in full sun or indirect sunlight.

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