Adjust Lighting and Air Circulation Conditions

Although they certainly decorate our spaces beautifully, popular houseplants such as the fiddle-leaf fig would much rather grow in a tropical rainforest. This is why adjusting levels of humidity, sunlight, air circulation, and water will help replicate their natural habitat and allow for optimal care of these indoor plants.

It’s important to understand that houseplants vary in their light requirements. This means that when looking after your plant, you must learn to analyze external factors such as light intensity during the day or seasonal change. For example, if the foliage on your plant is turning a dull green or yellow, this is an indicator that your plant is getting more light than it needs. Keep a close eye on the condition of your houseplants and adjust locations and positioning as needed to suit their light requirements throughout the year.

Indoor plants need a steady and proper air flow, just like many other plants. This helps prevent dampness, condensation and cold/hot spots. The perfect spot for your plant is near a window, this ensures that your houseplant is getting enough circulation, even through the slight breeze from a closed window.

Water Your Plant Properly

By now, we all know that plants require regular watering. But how can we be sure if we’re watering our houseplants too often or too little? We tend to overlook best watering practices all too often, so here are a few tips to help you understand if your indoor plant is thirsty or not:

1. Allow the soil to partially dry before watering again. This means that we are giving the water enough time to run to the bottom of the pot, reaching the plant’s roots and assuring that the houseplant is hydrated.

2. Check soil moisture by sticking your finger into the top 2 inches of the soil or by lifting the pot. If your finger feels dry, it is time to water your plant.

3. Constantly clean out the tray at the bottom of the pot. This will help prevent any root diseases.

Pay Attention to Their Leaves

A plant’s leaves can tell us so much about their health. Aside from giving us insights into their watering and light requirements, they also help communicate their humidity and temperature needs. Different colors and different patterns on the leaves tell us exactly what to do to keep our plants healthy.

1. Brown leaves: these are often indicators that the plant is getting too much sun or not enough humidity.

2. Spotted leaves: these usually occur when a plant is being overwatered or is lacking light.

3. Pale weak green: these often appear when the plant is not getting enough light or the soil and air are too dry.

4. Silver or red blemishes: your plant is getting too much direct sunlight.

5. No growth or dropping leaves: your plant may need more fertilizer.

These are just a few tips to help keep your plants healthy. Always remember to dust off the leaves, check for bugs/insects, fertilize your plants regularly, and try not to move your plant around too much. Unlike garden plants, houseplants don’t have a regular source of nutrients, meaning that they require a fertilizing regime.

Plants help beautify our homes and bring joy to our days. Caring for them properly is the least we can do in return. If you’re looking for Online indoor plant Delivery for your home, browse our catalog and order plant delivery today.

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