Do you feel as though your houseplants are always dying on you? If so then now is the time for you to do something about that. It’s now easier than ever for you to keep your houseplants alive, and if you follow this guide you will soon notice an improvement.
Easiest Houseplants For Beginners
The easiest houseplants for beginners are very easy to care for. If you find that all of your plants are dying on you then you may find that you are simply choosing the wrong plants.
If you want to help yourself here then opting for a faux plant may be the way to go. This is the best way for you to have the appearance of a live plant but without all the work and maintenance. You can also find several realistic artificial plants online.
Either way, it doesn’t matter what you decide to go with because choosing the right plant is always the first step to take.
If you do want a real plant then it could be worth going for Pothos. This type of plant can survive in very low-light conditions, and you may also find that it is one of the easiest plants to keep alive.
Aloe vera is another good plant for those who forget to water their plants. This is a good option for those who want to benefit from having a fresh fragrance too, so make sure that you keep that in mind.
Obtain The Right Balance
This might sound easy enough, but you do have to make sure that you are getting the right balance for your plants. It’s easy for you to have too much light and not enough shade, and vice-versa.
How much light your plant needs does depend on the type of plant you have. Typically, plants are classified into different categories here. You may have some plants that have high light requirements and you may have some that have low light requirements.
If you want to help yourself here then every step you take away from the window will reduce the light exposure. If you have a plant that likes shade that doesn’t mean you have to hide it in your cupboard, it simply means that you need to place it away from the window.
Not all windows are equal either. If you have a hedge outside, even if you put your plant on the windowsill, that doesn’t mean that it is going to get full light.
Watering Schedule
All plants should be on a watering schedule. If you want to water your plants regularly but keep forgetting then you can get apps that remind you to water. If you can download these then you will be able to track the last time you watered your plants, and you can also keep track of how much water they need depending on the light or heat of your home.
It’s important to take note that some plants have to dry out fully before you water them, and others will suffer if you let them get dry. As a general rule, watering once every two weeks or so should be fine if you don’t have a particularly warm home or if you know that your home doesn’t have a lot of heating.
You may need to water once a week if you have a very warm home though. If you want to help yourself here then one thing you can do is try and look up the watering requirements of your plant. If your plants keep dying but you don’t know why then you may be able to assess the plant to see what the issue is.
Assessing The Plant
If you have lost plants in the past then you need to check them to see if there are any dry leaves. If there are then this means that they have gone too long without water.
If you notice that the stem of the plant is soft, or if you notice signs of rot or mold then this can indicate that the plant has been too humid. This is a sign that the plant is either in an environment that is too humid, or that you are watering them too much.
If you have a dehumidifier then this will also contribute to how dry your plants are, and if your plants are struggling with humidity, this can be a good way for you to fix that, as it helps you to regulate the moisture in your home.
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Magda
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