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Benefits of Houseplants


Have you ever looked around your home and found out that one thing that brings a smile on your face that lightens up your mood instantly? Guess what, we all have that one particular thing in our lives that makes us happy either plants or pets. If you have both, then you are a graced person on the earth. But let's talk about the instant mood changer the plants at our home.


Not all the people around us admire nature but some do and for some they dedicate their valuable time just to build connection with nature. I have friends who absolutely love talking about plants but some find it absolutely boring and a waste of time. There are times when people just pause while walking and stare at the aesthetic of the plants or take pictures of nature's beauty. This kind of people's gallery is filled with all sorts of plant pictures. Some people find it funny but for someone who really admires nature or someone who seeks happiness from nature, the small little plants change their entire aura.

Our home is a place where we feel complete,a place which comforts and a place where we find absolute peace. Some find peace in a small corner of their house where they have kept their entire heart, the plants. There are people who can spend an hour just looking at the plants talking to the plants having a normal conversation just like we do with humans, even though they are aware that the plants will not respond with a yes or no but it's just that they find happiness by just sharing their thoughts to them.


Have it ever happened to you when one of your favourite plants is dying and that spoils your entire mood as you tried your best to save it but couldn't make it. Some might say it's just a plant as they don't know the connection you had with the plants, maybe it's hard for people to believe the level of depth in the connection or might take it as a joke , but some have the emotional and mental connection to these plants as someday this plant made them smile when it bloomed for the first time, when it bears it's first fruit this are some happiness of every plant owner which cannot be described into words to people who think it's just a plant.

Plants play various roles in our home, some buy it just to enhance the overall appearance of a space, most of the people don't really understand the benefits of having plants at home. Studies have proved that they boost mood, increase creativity, reduces stress and makes a happier and positive person and a healthy environment.



Tips on keeping the plants healthy and some famous indoor plants ones must know


selecting the right plant according to the light

It is important to keep in mind to choose the correct type of plants according to the amount of daylight in a particular area. It is important to keep the plants where there is maximum sunlight, avoid keeping in an area where there is blockage of the light. Also keep your plants near a window and make sure that there isn't a big tree or building, as an instance that might impede sunlight, make sure to take that into consideration.


​2.Choose Right Direction

It is kinda obvious that you won't get that amount of light indoors hence choose a plant which can survive in mild sunlight.

Also the indoor plants are sensitive to extreme sunlight make sure to keep your plants in a direction where it can grow healthily.


​3. Keeping a schedule

Any plant indoor or outdoor needs extreme care therefore don't forget to maintain a schedule for each day. make sure your forgetfulness won't affect the plant health. By being determined in growing plants you can surely avoid the death of plants . If you are a travel lover then avoid keeping plants which need extreme care therefore pick a plant that prospers from forget. If you have vivid mild, strive for a succulent or cactus, and when you have low light, attempt a snake plant or ZZ plant. Also do not overcare your plants.


4. Don't over water your houseplants

The easiest way to kill a plant is by overwatering Beware of overwatering; it’s the easiest way to kill a plant. You may be tempted to water your plant on a hard and fast schedule, but the first-class thing to do is to water it most effectively whilst wished. Test the soil before watering the plant, as some tend to soak up water, some are dry, some don't require a lot of water. A signal your plant is overdue for a watering: wilting plant leaves or soil pulling away from the edges of the planter. If the soil is darker in shade and sticks for your finger, your plant must be first-class at the moment.


5.. Keep Your Plant's Environment Stable

Don't keep changing the environment of the plant. Some plants are suited to some specific environment and changing it frequently could harm and hinder the plant health. Extreme fluctuation in a plant's surroundings can severely stress them out. Do your best to keep away from placing your plant near temperature risks like vents, radiators and outdoors doorways, which may create warm or bloodless spots and drafts.






6.Purchase a Healthy Plant from a Reputable Source

The best way to keep up healthy plant growth is by buying a healthy plant from someone who has a great knowledge about plants. Try to buy it from nurseries, florist where the plants are taken good care of. Avoid buying plants with yellow leaves, brown leaf tips, weak stem this are obvious signs of weak plants.



7 Create Drainage for Your Plant

If your plant’s planter no longer has a drainage hole at the lowest to allow excess water to get away from the soil, it's important to create makeshift drainage. You can do this by lining the lowest of your planter with rocks and sand. We recommend the usage of lava rocks due to the fact they are porous. This added precaution should assist you from overwatering your plants ultimately.



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