Everything you need to know to take care of indoor plants.

Houseplants not only beautify your rooms, but they also bring a lot of joy and purify the rooms.

If you already have some, here’s what you need to know to better treat them and keep them healthy.

  • First of all, you should know that houseplants are nothing more than medium and small plants that can be grown even in low-light areas.
  • We advise you to buy them from nurseries or florists, so you can see them up close and identify any pests or diseases.
  • After bringing a new one into the house, leave it in its pot for 3 or 4 days to get used to the new environment.
  • If you feel that the container you were sold in is too small, proceed with a transplant by choosing a container large enough to hold the roots and allow for growth.
  • As for the location inside the house, this obviously varies from plant to floor, each one needs a certain amount of daily light.
  • Plants that grow well even in the absence of light are, for example, peace lily, sansevieria and phalangi.
  • Soil preparation for houseplants is almost always the same, prepare a universal soil mix, add one part perlite, one part peat moss, and one part compost (also homemade).
  • The soil tends to always be moist, but remember that water evaporates slowly in the house, so watering may be less frequent.
  • The best way to understand if our plant needs water is to always touch the soil and check its humidity.
  • These plants don’t really need to be pruned, but if you want to increase growth or notice dry, burnt leaves, you can proceed with light pruning.
  • Finally, houseplants can also be affected by pest infestations. You can prevent them by periodically using a mild antiparasitic spray, a solution consisting of 5 ml of Neem oil, water and 10 drops of liquid soap will do.
  • Spray once every 15 days to prevent or once a week if they are already infested.
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