Street Faryal Sabrina, there are no plants that are essentially indoor plants. “All plants that grow in the shade can adapt to stay indoors.” We stress the plants to stay indoors, so we give them the attention they deserve and provide them with filtered light, water, and plenty of nutrients. , we also need to take care of necessities like air,” she says.
One of the main reasons why the home gardening trend has caught on is aesthetics.
“Caring for houseplants leads to growth as a person”
Caring for your plants changes you, plant parents say. Vinayak Gargsays the founder of plant studio Lazy Gardener. gardening at home It's the aesthetics that are being cornered.Another reason is for maintenance mental health and the need for companionship. raising plants It's about sharing a deeper relationship with plants. Caring for plants not only satisfies one's nurturing instinct, but also helps in personal growth. ” Faryal adds.
Being near plants makes me feel at ease. I spent my childhood in a village surrounded by nature, and then moved to the city. As the years passed, I felt a desire to be closer to nature. Many people felt the same way during COVID-19.They felt they needed to stop and look around.
Faryal Sabrina, founder of the garden center “Planterie”
“Since the pandemic, many people have taken up indoor gardening as a hobby. therapeutic hobby To deal with stress and anxiety. We all desire a connection to nature, but being forced to stay indoors has made us miss the things that make us feel alive.gift succulents Leaf babies also continue to be a trend for all occasions, from birthdays to housewarming parties.” Meeta Gugutiaco-founder of FNP.
Place potted plants near artificial light sources
“Understanding the needs of plants”
There are no absolute rules for caring for plants, but if you have them at home, keep the following in mind:
• Become familiar with your space.Place potted plants near artificial light sources
• Give your plants time in natural light – put them outside for a few hours every few days.
• Water only when the soil is dry.Overwatering a plant can weaken its roots
• Each plant has different watering and soil needs, so watch them carefully.
• Don't keep moving the plant too much.they prefer to be in one place
It has been proven that simply watching a leaf change color, observing and feeling its texture, or watching a tiny bud open into a flower can bring joy and heal those in need.
Mamta Sorat, botanist and psychologist
Popular ornamental plant varieties
- Plants such as philodendrons and pothos also do well indoors because they require filtered light.
- ZZ plants and monsteras can easily adapt to different lighting and water conditions, making them good indoor companions.
- To add a pop of color, choose a variety of Aglaonema that survives in low light.
- Dwarf palms can grow in bright sunlight, but also prefer indirect, filtered light.
- Schefflera doesn't need much light
- Indoor plants in office spaces tend to grow better because they are exposed to artificial white light for long periods of time.For your workstation, you can choose Syngonium, Money Plant, or Crotons
– Inputs by Vinayak Garg, Farial Sabrina, Childcare worker Bhagat
Croton is an easy-care ornamental plant.
Although we live in concrete jungles and space is usually tight, you can always bring money-making and air-purifying plants into your home at any time, plant lovers say. I would like to suggest. “Houseplants add a fresh element to your home and your life. Watching their leaves change color, observing and feeling their texture, or just seeing a tiny bud with a blooming flower can help people who need it.” It has been proven that plants can bring joy and bring healing. Having a plant in your room or on your desk can have a calming effect,” says Mamta Thorat, a botanist and psychologist based in Mumbai. Masu.
“Caring for houseplants leads to growth as a person”