Do you love growing plants and flowers but just don’t have the space outdoors? Or maybe you want to bring some of these gorgeous plants indoors to help liven up your home. Either way, growing indoor plants isn’t too difficult if you follow some basic guidelines. Of course, these tips may not apply to all plants and flowers—some have very special needs.
Be careful that you don’t water your plants with treated water. City water contains chemicals such as fluoride that are helpful to us but harmful to plants. While treated water may not necessarily kill an indoor flower, it’s not going to help it, either. To make certain your plants are getting the best water for them, use bottled water or leave water in an open container for 24 hours to allow the chemicals to evaporate.
While it’s important to keep your plants and flowers watered, it’s also important to keep from over watering them. In fact, over watering is the cause of many houseplant deaths. If the soil is still moist, don’t add any more water. Some people get into the habit of always watering their plants on the same day whether they really need it or not, and this can easily lead to the plants getting more water than necessary.
The temperature is also important. If it gets too hot or too cold, your plants will start to look a little worse for the wear. If you plan on being gone for several days and are going to turn the heat or air off, you may want to take your indoor plants to a neighbor’s or family member’s for safe keeping.
Finally, don’t forget about light. If your plants and flowers aren’t in a place where they can get good light, they won’t do well. If you believe this is the case, slowly move your plant to a better location. If you change the light dramatically, your plant may actually get sunburn. This can be just as bad as not getting enough light.
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