Indoor plant for Home Decor

To design our interior space, indoor plants are an essential component. Adding some greenery to our living room boosts our mood. Since Indoor plants are easy to take care of, they are very popular. If you live in a cold climate or have little space, indoor plants are a good choice.

Collect the information

Collect all the necessary information before growing indoor plants. The plants which are grown Indoors are called indoor plants. There are a lot of varieties available of tropical plants for indoor environments. Generally, indoor plants are provided already in containers, so you do not need to plant them again. 

You can plant indoor plants in two conditions, again. To grow bulbs indoors, plant the bulb yourself and control the growth of the plant. There will be no need to replant it in a container larger than the old one.

Qualities of a perfect indoor plant

• A plant should have a good root system. Healthy roots appear thick and light in colour.
• See-through the foliage; if you are unable to look then foliage, is thick.
• Also, check the signs of disease and pests, e.g., bad smiles, sticky material on the leaves, and white dots.

Requirement of light

The requirement for light varies from plant to plant. Cacti and succulents need daily sunlight. 8 hours of light per day is necessary for the plants with foliage. Do a proper search about the need for light, which is different for a specific plant. Indoor plants can thrive with little light to moderate light. These are some plants that can flourish in low light.

1. Place your peace Lily plant in a dark room. To get flowers on this, it requires moist soil but not overwatering.
2. Dracaena is also a very popular Indoor plant. It has long green leaves and requires pruning to limit the growth of foliage.
3. Philodendron is a hearty plant and is not sensitive to pests.
4. Devil's ivy is also a common indoor plant because of its colourful and vibrant leaves. It can flourish in low light or bright indirect light.

The plants which require low amounts of water and light are known as indoor plants. Some common indoor plants are succulents, ferns, Dracaena, Philodendron, aglaonema, spathiphyllum, pothos, ZZ plant, sansevieria and most succulents are considered good indoor plants because they are easy to take care of.

Some best indoor plants

Best indoor plants often don't grow too much and can tolerate humidity and lower light. They can deal with pests. Dracaena, Philodendron, aspidistra and aglaonema are some best indoor plants. They can thrive in low light and Watering and don't grow very fast.

Watering need

Plant the water when required. But how will you know that a plant needs water? There are some tips which will tell you the exact time to water.

• Insert your finger and check the dryness of the soil
• Wilting and drooping leaves is the sign of insufficient water
• The yellow or brown colour of leaves indicate that plant is not getting appropriate water
• The colour of the soil indicates that plants need water. Wet soil looks darker than dry soil
• Dropping leaves is the sign of underwater and Watering.
• By checking the weight of the pot, you can find the water needed by the plant.
• Moist soil feel having than the dry one
• You can use the moisture metre to check the dryness of the soil

fertilization

In a garden centre, you can find indoor plant fertilizer. Indoor plants need less fertilization than outdoors. Use specific fertilizer for blooming plants, but you usually can use house plants fertilizer.

Problem of bugs

Buy an insecticidal soap that is available in a spray bottle. There is no need to be more annoying. Whenever you watch bugs, pests on the plant, spray it on the tops of the leaves and undersides. Repeat this process after every two weeks. 3 times spray necessary because this spray doesn't kill eggs which can hatch later. If the infestation is too severe, then throwing up the whole plant is far better.

Plants for small living space

If you live in a small space or apartment, then these indoor plants are an excellent choice for you

• Devils Ivy
• Children
• Succulents
• Hedera helix

Effect on mood

1. Indoor plants reduce noise levels and stress of life but also clean the air of indoor space. Indoor plants are very beneficial for us.
2. Indoor plants not only reduce our blood pressure but also make us more attentive. They also improve the productivity of employees in the office or workplace.
3. Fulfil our tendency to affiliate with nature
4. We spend a lot of time at our workplace because of office culture. If you want to feel productive and comfortable in your workspace, add some greenery by placing indoor plants.
5. Plants remove toxins in plastic resins, dye, furniture wax, printing ink, varnish, paints, window cleaner, rubber, leather, fertilizer, flour bags, wax paper, towels, bags and facial tissues. These chemicals can cause irritation to the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache and swelling of the lungs.
6. Indoor plants are also very affordable.
7. The price of the plant depends on its size. The larger the plant, the higher the expenses.

         Some tips 

• Generally, all indoor plants work as air purifiers. Bamboo palm, red-edge Dracaena and weeping fig are far better air purifying plants.
• The average life of indoor house plants is two to five years. 
• Overwatering, low light, too much light, and negligence are common reasons for dying indoor plants.
• Prune your plants if it is needed.
• Search about the species of plant so that you can care for it properly
• Always put your indoor plant in natural or artificial light.
• Plant pots should have drainage holes at the bottom.
• Soil should be mostly not too dry or too wet.
• Report indoor plants when it becomes too large, no need to repot plants every year.