Plants liven up your home and bring lovely colourful touches to your decor. From knowing when to water to how to get the dust off their leaves, here are some easy tips to help you take care of them.
The right amount of light
Some plants like more light and some less. The rooms in your home get different amounts of sunlight and even within the same room, the amount of light varies. Further away from windows can be perfect for plants that prefer shade. Around 1.5 metres from a window is a light area but often out of direct sunlight, even when the window faces south.
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Helping your plants thrive
Different plants need different amounts of water. Where you place them matters, too. They may dry out faster in direct sunlight and in a warm area. Generally, many plants need more water in the warmer summer than the colder winter. Not sure if a plant needs water? Try the thumb test: if the soil in the pot sticks to your thumb, you don’t need to water. Remember to remove dust so the plants can absorb light properly. Spray a mist of lukewarm water on smaller leaves or use a soft damp cloth on broad ones. IKEA plants usually have enough fertiliser for 1–3 months. After this, it can be good to add some every month during the peak growing cycle.
Tips for easy repotting
Plants need more space as they grow. Go for a pot that’s 5–7 cm larger than the previous one. You can store soil, tools and more in a box like this. The lid makes a great work tray when you’re repotting, leaving less mess. Aerate the soil properly – don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.
Grow more of your favourites
Why not make some more of your favourite plants by taking cuttings? You can start them off in water like here and then transfer them to suitable pots when they develop roots. You can swop a few with your family or friends and get to know some new plants.
Looking fresh, no watering needed!
Artificial plants can liven up your home with lush greenery, too, without you needing to look after them. They’re a great option, especially in areas that are too dark or cold for living plants, or hard to reach for watering. Or why not combine artificial and living plants?
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