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Houseplants: How To Please 'em

04 Jun, 2021

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by North Beach

It’s no secret that houseplants look ‘unbeleafable’, an indoor accessory we love to buy but tend to neglect. Ever found yourself guilty of being a serial plant killer? Leave your death toll where it’s at ‘cause we’ve created a guide to the living décor and how you can keep ‘em alive.

Nail the Location:

Obvious but overlooked, when it comes to choosing a spot for your newest addition, look into where that particular plant thrives. As tempting as it is to place the plant where it’ll compliment the décor most, it might be detrimental to the plant’s health (yiiikes). Opt for a well lit room with plenty of light, avoid direct sunlight like window-sills and remember, artificial light will do too.

Overwatering is a Big NO, NO:

Although it seems like you’re simply giving your plant baby some TLC, overwatering is literally the easiest way to kill it. When watered too frequently, the roots will begin to rot meaning you’re actually loving it to death (eeek). The best way to know when your plant needs a lil’ H20 is when the soil looks slightly dry. Another key tip to avoid root rot is ensuring your pot has drainage holes so that the plant isn’t drowning in a puddle of water. All plant types will require different amounts of watering so be sure to read into what your particular one needs.

Pot it Like it’s Hawwwtt:

If you see roots popping through the drainage holes in your pot, it’s time for repotting. To do this you will need to remove the plant from its current pot. Turn it sideways, grab hold of the leaves and tap gently until the plant comes out. Next you’ll want to loosen the roots with your hands slightly and remove some potting mix surrounding the plant. Get some fresh potting mix and pack down into your new planter, be sure to add something like rocks to the bottom of your pot if it doesn’t have drainage holes (like seriously, don’t skip this step). Add the plant to the new pot and fill with extra potting mix. Water well and look, bob’s your uncle.

Don’t Forget to Feed your Babies:

Just like keeping yourself alive, your plant baby needs to be fed too. The key to feeding is knowledge, knowing when to use fertilizer and when you can put it away. Houseplants grow through the autumn, spring and summer while they go ZZZZ’s during the winter. Sprinkling a fertilizer with your water once a month or so during the growing seasons will lead to a frickin’ fresh looking plant - AKA, great décor!

We’re rooting for ya, so here’s some of our fave indoor plants and how to best care for ‘em.

Snake Plant:

Better known as ‘mother-in-law’s tongue’ and perfect for beginners due to their low maintenance. It’s a slow-growing plant that thrives in moderate to high light levels but can adjust to lower light. They also help eliminate airborne toxins within your home (good looking and helpful; just how we like it).

Monstera:

Also known as the ‘swiss cheese plant’ due to their natural leaf-holes. A native to Southern Mexico, the Monstera appreciates a warm, humid environment. Bear in mind this statement plant can grow quite large so be sure to give ‘em enough space to flourish.

String of Pearls:

For very little hands on care, get yourself a trusty String of Pearls. A drought tolerant plant that requires drainage holes (no excuses). These seriously sweet looking plants are perfect for hanging pots in bright, indirect sunlight.

Cactus:

The classic cactus has got to prickle your fancy, they’ll stay looking sharp AF with very little maintenance. Cacti thrive with good light sources so it is best to place these babies somewhere bright.

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