The Ultimate Guide to Growing Indoor Plants

One of the easiest ways of decorating is by growing indoor plants. Not only are they a good interior design for your home, but they also provide countless health benefits to individuals, such as lifting moods and reducing stress. What’s more is that most indoor plants are low maintenance, as they only need watering every one to three weeks. This basically means spending little commitment in exchange for a gorgeous home. It’s a no brainer!

But first… What are the reasons why growing indoor plants are good for your home?

As mentioned earlier, indoor plants have a lot of health benefits and one of them is that they boost our wellbeing just like when we are outdoors. Besides, having a nature-like ambiance inside our home can also help the air we breathe and even make you a lot happier.

Another benefit of growing indoor plants is that it gives us a time away from screens and gadgets when we water or trim them.

Meaning to say, it’s not just an everyday chore but, in fact, it also allows us to be more mindful and focused – so consider adding plants into your home office.

You may also add at least one in your bedroom to have a better sleep at night. For example, lavender is well-known as a natural sleep aid. Aloe Vera can improve air quality, jasmine aids relaxation, and peace lilies increase humidity.

How can you decorate your home with indoor plants?

For starters, it is better to incorporate plants into your home slowly. Begin with researching what types of plants suit your interior, space and lifestyle well. If you’re after a boho look, cactus might be your best choice. On the other hand, you may opt for small plants in a wide variety of pots if you want a more eclectic look.

The more variety in color, size, shape and texture the better, so mix it up when it comes to leaf and vine plants, flowering houseplants, cacti, and succulents. Just make sure you know and you follow proper care instructions when positioning your plants, as some of them hate sunlight.

You may also look for inspirations on social media about hanging plants for kitchen, bathroom, or any other small spaces, or about various large plants that you can add as a focal point in your living room or dining area. Creation is the key.

What is the difference between artificial and natural plants?

Distinguishing between artificial and natural plants is now getting harder and harder, since high-quality replicas have become incredibly detailed that you may never think of it as fake. Those created from silk even feel life-like.

Having said that, if you think it’s not yet the perfect time for you to grow natural plants in your home, then it’s a great option to go for faux plants. Not only is it perfect for those who have allergies but it is also safe for pets and children.

Just think of the artificial ones as a stepping stone for you to learn about gardening, as they still require some maintenance (e.g. cleaning and wiping of dust).