Having indoor houseplants can brighten up your home and create a lively environment for your friends and family to enjoy. Aside from the health benefits that plants can provide, indoor houseplants can turn your home into a more welcoming, colourful and homely place. However, they do require an element of care. It’s important to know how to look after your plants so that they last, and so you can get the most out of them. Here at GetPotted we offer a few tips to help you avoid the most common mistakes.
Not picking the right plants in the first place
Many people will buy houseplants without doing much research, instead opting for plants that look nice or complement their existing decor. It’s vital that you carry out some research first to discover which houseplants will thrive in your home, so that you have the best chance of your plants surviving. Some of the best indoor houseplants to include in your home include the snake plant, aloe and rubber plant. Not only do they look great, but they flourish when grown indoors too.
Under or over-watering
This is possibly one of the most common mistakes when caring for indoor plants. Many people end up being too cautious and under-watering their plants, for fear of over-watering them. As a rule, the soil should never be completely dry, but it also shouldn’t be soaking wet; it’s important that you find a happy medium. Watering your plants once or twice a week may be sufficient, however it does depend on the size of the pot and the temperature of the room!
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