Incorporating houseplants into a space can completely transform a house, a apartment or even a studio into a true haven of peace. These plants bring a touch of nature and freshness to your environment, not only improving aesthetics but also quality from air, which has many benefits for your health.
In this article, we will present tips practical and ideas creative for harmoniously incorporating plants in your decoration interior...
Step one: selecting your plants
The choice of your plants is of importance crucial. Selection of varieties may seem obvious to some and more complex to others, especially if you are not an expert on the subject. You would like to be guided in the selection of your plants ? Here are some criteria to take in account :
1. The brightness of your space : This is an factor essential to take into account when choosing your plant. Some types of plants prefer light direct from sun, others thrive better with light indirect, while some thrive in dark spaces more darkspaces. It is important to know that some plants can suffer burns on their leaves if exposed to direct sunlight, while others require a few hours of sunbathing per day to fully flourish.
Plants that love being in the sun : Cactus, Aloe Vera, Chlorophytum, Crassula ovata
Plants that prefer indirect sunlight : Epipremnum, Fern, Calathea, Zamioculcas, Dracaena, Peperomia, Sansevieria, Philodendron
Plants that thrive in the shade : Calathea, Zamioculcas, Philodendron, Epipremnum, Sansevieria, Fittonia, Aglaonema
2. Watering frequency : It represents a aspect crucial to consider when choosing your plant. If your presence at home is limited, it is preferable to favor plants that require watering minimal. On the other hand, if you can pay a lot of attention to your plants, the range of choices widens considerably.
Low maintenance : plants ideal if you are not often at you or that you forget usually to water - Aloe, Beaucarnea, Cactus, Cycas, Euphorbia, Succulents, Calissia, Ceropegia, Clusia, Crassula, Epiphyllum, Hoya, Rhipsalis, Sansevieria, Strelitzia, Tradescantia, Zamioculcas,...
Moderate maintenance : These plants do not you in will want not if you forget them once in a while - Areca, Begonia, Anthurium, Calathea, Chamaedorea, Croton Codiaeum, Ctenanthe, Dracaena, Fatsia, Ficus, Kentia, Ivy, Livistonia , Maranta, Monstera, Pachira, Peperomia, Philodendron, Pilea, Pothos, Schefflera, Yucca,...
Frequent maintenance : These plants need vigilance significant for flourish, they like to be looked at often - Aglaonema, Alocasia, Asparagus, Asplenium, Banana Musa, Coffee tree, Caladium, Chlorophytum, Cyperus, Dieffenbachia, dypsis, Fittonia, Fern, Hypoeste, Iresine, Macodes, Ludisa, Carnivorous plants, Polyscias, Syngonium,...
3. The air in your space : It is essential to consider the ambient air of your space when it comes to choosing plants. Some plants thrive in a humid environment, while others prefer a atmosphere more dry.
Humidity-loving plants :Boston fern ,Calathea ,Ivy ,Pothos ,Chlorophytum ,Maranta leuconeura ,Philodendron ,Alocasia ,Dieffenbachia ,Fittonia ,...
Drought-tolerant plants :Cactus ,Sansevieria ,Chlorophytum ,Aloe barbadensis ,Zamioculcas ,Ficus elastica ,Yucca ,Euphorbia ,...
4. Dogs and cats : Let's not forgetour little four-legged companions . Indeed, certain indoor plants can be harmful for our pets. This is why it is essential to choose houseplants adapted to animals , thus ensuring their well- be andsecurity .
Pets friendly plants :Areca palm ,Boston fern ,Chlorophytum ,Chamaedorea elegans ,Calathea ,Pilea peperomioides ,Catnip ,Schefflera ,Maranta leuconeura ,...
Step two: vary the sizes and shapes
To create a harmonious andaesthetic environment, choose a diversity of plants interior in playing on the differences of size andshape. Arrange generously sized plants on the ground or on supports, while hanging plants will provide a great alternative for smaller spaces.
Step three: bring color with caches-POTS or baskets
baskets andcaches-
Don't just rely on color, explore also different materials to add dimension additional to your decoration. Thecovers-
If you have plants hanging , consider integrating macramé suspensions with beautiful colors such asbeige ,green ,mustard ,terracotta ,mauve ,... These supports in rope will add a bohemian and artisanal touch to your interior while highlighting the beauty of your plants by hanging them in an elegant way.
By playing with colors, materials and styles, you can create a unique and harmonious atmosphere in your living space by highlighting your indoor plants and by integrating them perfectly into your decoration global .
Arrange your space with indoor plants is an excellent way to create a environment pleasant , soothing and aesthetically attractive . By choosing the plants adapted to your space, in varying sizes andshapes , by playing with the
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