Houseplants are not a huge commitment. They will thrive with just a bit of care. They are an ideal way to create attractive and restful settings while enhancing your sense of well-being. Houseplants can help purify the air in your homes or your offices. Indoor plants not only convert carbon dioxide to oxygen, but they also trap and absorb many pollutants. The key to growing indoors is to make sure the plants you choose can thrive in the amount of light provided and learn how to water them properly.
Adequate Light the Key to Success with Houseplants. The typical indoor environment has very low light intensity. House plants differ significantly in their light needs. A plant in less than sufficient light will gradually go downhill.
Learning to water your house plants is one of the most important skills in plant care. Applying too much water can suffocate plant roots and too little water causes growth to become erratic and stunted.
Most tropical plants need consistent moisture and can tolerate slightly lower light than other interior plants.
Most succulents need to dry out between waterings and need a brighter light.
Sansevieria, also called the Snake Plant is a tough houseplant that thrives in lower filtered light with minimal waterings.
If you are looking for easy blooms go with African Violets; and be sure to keep them consistently moist and in a bright window and they will reward you with plenty of color.
Pothos Ivy is a lush trailing vine has gorgeous heart-shaped leaves is renowned for its hardiness and low maintenance. It easily adapts to low light areas and is full of fuss-free foliage.
Other Factors:
Temperatures inside your house can vary widely. Flowering potted plants do best in temperatures of 65°F to 75°F during the day and 55°F to 60°F at night. To extend the bloom of flowering potted plants in the home, move them to a cool spot at night. Foliage plants are more tolerant of high temperatures—they thrive at temperatures between 65°F, and 70°F
Frequency and amount of fertilizer application will vary depending on the age and rate of growth for each plant. As a general rule, use a recommended fertilizer every two weeks from March to September. During the winter months no fertilizer need be added at all because reduced light and temperature result in reduced growth. A healthy houseplant starts with great soil. Potting mix retains moisture and nutrients for the roots and allows for enough air as well. Fast-growing plants will need to be repotted annually because they soak up the nutrients faster. Other plants may only need to be repotted every two years or so. To help you stay on schedule, remember that spring is a good time to replace the soil
On a visit to Milberger’s beautiful greenhouses you will find a wide choice of bromeliads, orchids, ferns, and much more. We have three 40ʼ X 80ʼ climate-controlled greenhouses stocked with plants that will provide a healthy and pleasant ambiance to the interior of your home or office.