If you think you can’t take up gardening as a hobby at Phoenix One Bangalore West, think again. You can create a small garden in your balcony/home, thanks to indoor plants! Not to mention, the ergonomic way our homes are designed are welcome to all sorts of embellishments. In this case, a little green corner.
It can make your house look vibrant, but also purify the air & add to the aesthetic value of your home. To have your own little green space, you don’t need a backyard. A little corner of your house can be easily converted into a green haven with some beautiful indoor plants. But before you jump into it, there are certain things you must learn in order to nurture & take care of them. A few do’s & don’ts that may come in handy with the maintenance:
- No overwatering
Before you water the plant, touch the soil to check. If the soil feels damp, the plant does not need to be watered. Drowning the plant or overwatering is can be fatal to indoor plants. You can use a water spray to keep the leaves/flowers fresh.
- Plant tribe
Just like you, your plants also like some company. Try & design your garden in such a way, that the plants are arranged in bunches. When together, they tend to grow better around other plants.
- Dig in!
Keep some gardening tools handy to dig and mist the plants. You can use drip trays which are great to keep your plants moist. Also, invest in some good fertilizer to nourish your indoor plants with. Before you know it, your garden will begin blossoming.
Here are few recommendations to add to your indoor garden.
- Areca Palm
One of the most common indoor plants, Areca Palm does not require direct sunlight, but it purifies the air. This plant also works as a great humidifier. You should plant them in a small pot to prevent overgrowth.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known for its medicinal properties, but what people don’t know is that it absorbs formaldehyde and benzene, by-products of chemical-based cleaners, paints, etc. Aloe plants should be watered sparingly, only when the soil has dried up. Keep this plant on your balcony or an open window.
- Azalea
Azalea is a shrub-likeplant available in many colours. In spring, this plant blossoms into beautiful flowers that last several weeks. They apt for places that do not get direct sunlight, as that can burn its leaves. The plant not only makes your house colourful but also purifies the air.
- Ladies’ Slipper Orchid
These orchid plants have unusual, yet pretty slipper-shaped flowers that bloom between leaves. They do not require to be watered frequently, once a week will do. Make sure to not keep the plant in direct sunlight for too long.
A few other plant suggestions include:
- English Ivy
- Indian Basil
- Dracaena
- Spider Plant
- Snake Plant
- Weeping Fig
- Peace Lily
- Poinsettia
Start planning your indoor garden today. Add a touch of greenery to your home at Phoenix One Bangalore West.