Houseplants are a trendy decor item in which people like to invest these days. Plants look great in any type of place you want to put them, indoor or outdoors. Well, introducing new indoor plants to your home is a very exciting experience. It brings in positive vibes and hope. Without you even knowing, they teach us many things in life, for instance, plants teach us to be responsible. Since taking care of plants is just like taking care of a pet, it surely makes you a more responsible individual.
But before you get excited, let me tell you that there are many things to keep in mind before your order plants online. I'm going to help you with a few important things that you should consider.
The first and foremost thing to do
when you are planning to bring houseplants in your home is to figure out that
you have ample space for the green buddies. Take note of the space that you are
willing to use for these plants. One of the most common mistakes that people
are seen committing is when they try to squeeze their houseplants in between
the things. Though I'm not saying that you should dedicate a full room or large
space in your home to plants, of course in small space people can also put
plants indoors. But you should make sure that your plants are not squid between
furniture or other objects as it will block the flow of air of your plants that
eventually affects their growth. On the other hand, a good air flow will ensure
better and healthier growth of your plants. So, according to space, you can
alter the size and number of plants you are willing to buy.
One factor that is anything but
difficult to fail to remember when plant shopping is the manner by which the
new plant will get along with your pets and children. Some indoor plants
contain toxic substances that can harm humans as well as animals. Some react to
consumption and some can react even on touch. If you have pets or little ones
at home, then there is one more factor you have to take care of and it’s the
toxicity. Based on the toxicity of the plant, even a snack on a leaf can make
your pet unwell. Avoid any and all risks by researching each plant prior to
bringing it home. If you have small children at home, you can also cautiously
consider plant arrangement. You should dodge a huge, floor-standing plant—which
may entice your baby to burrow through the gardening soil—however, pick rather
for following ivy that can be determined to top of your kitchen cupboards.
Lighting and the weather conditions
Light and temperature conditions
are two very important points that affect the plants’ wellness. Every plant has
a different requirement of light and temperature. Some like low light while
some species like to enjoy full sun. Similarly, temperature preferences ought
to be different in the case of different plants. If your plant will go in an
air conditioned room, the soil will not dry quickly and that means the water
needs are also going to be lower. Whereas if the plant is a sun lover and you
will place in the direct sunlight, it will require more water. So, both light
and temperature go hand in hand and one affects the other. So, you have to take
care of both factors simultaneously.
I know you saw pictures on the net
and you found it attractive, but putting plants in your home can require a lot
of effort from your end. Before you buy indoor plants online, you
should ask yourself the question “how committed are you going to be”. For that,
you need to consider your daily schedule. It is possible that you don't have
enough time to spend taking care of your plants. It’s not all about watering
but you have to pay attention to their other needs as well. They can require
trimming, or plant food, or maybe now it’s getting yellow due to low sunlight
and you need to shift it to some other place. You can play smart and buy easy
to maintain plants, but even they are going to need minimal care of at least
watering them on time. If you think you can spare time, only then make your
purchase.
One very important tip that I’m
going to share is that, consider buying plants from a trusted source. First of
all, if you are a beginner, you may end up paying extra for a cheaper plant
because you don't know about the plants nor do you know the shop owner. So, he
may sell you at a higher price. Also, you may buy a bad quality plant that has
weak roots and is about to die. In that case, if you take its maximum care, it
will still die. So, try to buy indoor plants from a trusted source.
These are the few things that you should keep in mind before welcoming new houseplants.