Not always the plant that you think is beautiful will adapt to your home and routine. If you’ve already done tests with some species and haven’t been successful, know that this doesn’t mean you can’t have one, but that you just need to find the one that best matches your life.
Below are some considerations to help you select the best plant that will not only survive, but thrive.
What level of care can you undertake?
Like people, seedlings have different temperaments. Some are easy to care for and are adaptable, not minding the occasional lack of water or the lack of light. Others like their soil to have just the right amount of moisture and may still need frequent spraying. All are beautiful and have health benefits.
Before choosing a plant for your home, think about your level of experience and the amount of time you can really dedicate to it. Is your life hectic? Are you always going to and from somewhere? Do you work long hours or travel regularly? An easy and low maintenance one might be best for this case.
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What kind of light can you offer?
Remember that vases need light. Some species need more and others require almost no natural lighting. A good rule of thumb is to always position the branches in locations with windows facing east or west, as they hold the potential for most. This provides enough indirect sun for a good part of the day and ambient light for the rest of the time.
The strongest and best light for succulentsthe other types can burn when placed where the sun shines directly on their leaves. However, there are seedlings that adapt to all different levels and even thrive in dark spots, with only ambient or fluorescent light available.
What is important to you?
Why do you want a new indoor plant? Is it purely aesthetic? you want them purify the air? Or do you want your your kids grow up with something green why do you live in the city? she needs to be non-toxic for your cat or dog? Does it have to be easy to care for? Need to be unique?
These questions will help you narrow down the choices to arrive at the best option for you and your home.
*Via bloomscape