Plants are gaining more and more space in houses and apartments. And there is an explanation for this that goes beyond aesthetics: bringing nature into the home can increase productivity and stimulate creativity.

With this trend, several species of plants are being sought after to occupy special spaces in homes. To understand how to take good care of them, we invited gardener Marina Reis, from Atelier Colorato. She says that the darlings of the moment are begonia maculata, ficus lyrata, pink princess philodendron, calathea triostar and adam’s rib.

How to care for plants at home

The fashionable species mentioned by Marina they like shade and coexist well in small vases inside home. But, after all, how to take care of each one of them? The gardener replies:

begonia maculata

“It is one of the plants that needs the most attention. Watering without letting the soil soak and away from direct sun are some of the precautions we should take ”, he recommends.

ficus lyrata

“It likes a little sun in the morning and a soil that is always humid”.

Pink princess philodendron and calathea triostar

They love a bath in the leaves, so using a spray bottle is a great option to make your plant always beautiful. Don’t forget to always keep it out of the sun. “I am more and more in love with calatheas every day. There are so many colors and designs that this botanical genre has that it is not difficult to put together a large collection in a short time, ”she says.

adam rib

“It is one of the most famous and also the easiest to care for. With regular watering and a fertilized soil, your plant will always be happy”.

It’s always worth remembering: be careful with plants that can be harmful to pets. Check out four species to decorate the house without risks.