You have just acquired baby plants ? Congratulations ! So that your mini plants do well and grow as best as possible, follow our advice to provide them with the best care, sometimes all you need is a good dose of water and warmth and light. This article will talk about several topics : Exposure, temperature, watering, fertilizer.
Why buy baby or mini plants ?
See them grow and raise them so that they flourish at their best.
Adopting baby plants is fascinating and a great adventure! You can see them grow a little more every day, follow their evolution, look after them and give them all the care necessary for their development, it's like a new member of your family so give them lots of 'love.
- Accessible to all ! Bring greenery yes, but without breaking the bank thanks to their low price starting from €6.
- Mini plants therefore not invasive which allows to adapt to all types of apartments. Because in Paris we have apartments that are necessarily smaller than in the provinces finding space for plants can be a real obstacle course ! With baby plants the problem no longer arises, it can be easily stored anywhere. You can also collect them on a beautiful shelf high up to optimize space in your interior and have a pretty plant decoration trendy.
1. The ideal exhibition
No plant can live without light, it is essential for them which synthesize their nutrient substances under the effect of the sun's rays.
Always prefer a bright location without direct sunlight, this can be in the living room, your bedroom, the ideal exposure is close to an east-facing window. However, be careful during certain periods, such as summer, exposing them to direct sunlight could burn their leaves so keep them away from the sun's rays.
2. Temperature, be careful of excess heat or cold
Most plants tolerate our apartments but theyare wary of excess heating or heat sources. They thrive in an environment between approximately 15 and 18. In winter, they appreciate a slight cooling of temperature of 2 to 4°. The worst enemy for our little plants is draughts ! So avoid certain places as much as possible, particularly the entrance to our interiors.
3.Hygometry, an important factor not to be neglected
Most houseplants need 70 to 90% humidity due to their original environment, they are accustomed to tropical and warm climates, something impossible in our interiors. For this you can invest in a humidifier near your plants. Maintain high humidity when it is hot or there is heating, mist their leaves frequently, especially in summer when temperatures rise sharply using a vaporizer.
In the event of low humidity, your plant will let you know, the foliage becomes yellow and falls and its growth slows down, pay close attention to the warning signs.
4.Different watering depending on varieties and periods
There is no rule, it varies depending on temperature, humidity…
Water regularly and wait for the soil surface to dry before watering again. The frequency of watering varies according to varieties and periods obviously, generally in summer with high temperatures you need to water your plants 3 times a week, at 'inverse winter the frequency is less important approximately 1 time per month.
Finally, if you can, choose non-calcareous water, rain, your plants will thank you and greatly appreciate it!
5. Fertilizer in spring to make your plants grow
Bringfertilizer in spring special for green plants to make them grow with a regular frequency approximately every 15 days and never exceed the doses prescribed on the package.
6. Repot your baby plants if they grow too quickly
Several signs warn that a plant needs to be repotted. Keep an eye on her !
The repotting consists of changing the pot of a plant that has become too large. You can place clay balls at the bottom. The best time for repotting is spring (March to September) because it is the period of plant growth. Signs : the roots come out of the pot, the plant no longer produces new leaves, its leaves turn yellow…
The materials needed to repot your plant: 1 larger POTS , Gravel or clay balls, Potting soil, 1 trash can or potting tray, Gloves and an apron or old clothes so you don't dirty !
The 6 steps to follow for repotting :
- Line the bottom of your new pot with a draining layer of gravel or clay balls
- Fill the pot with soil suitable for the plants you are repotting.
- Unpot your plant, to turn the plant over, tap lightly on the pot to make it come out, then remove as much soil as possible from around the roots, they must be clearly visible.
- Repot your pante carefully : to do this, first dig a hole using your fingers and then plant it and don't forget to pack everything well.
- Cover with the remaining potting soil.
- Water generously.
Consult our blog article dedicated to repotting
Discover our top 5 of the most trendy and easy to maintain baby plants
Also called Lucky heart, it is a mini plant to offer to our loved ones and loved ones.
It improves air quality, and flowers when it is more mature. It grows very slowly but eventually forms a vine with heart-shaped leaves.
The famous peacock plant!
The leaves of Calathea open and close depending on the light and its humidity needs
It has depolluting properties and is not dangerous for animals.
It is known as "False Philodendron", but has become famous in recent years thanks to Instagram.
Monsteras are beautiful and easy to care for and their ability to survive in less exposed places makes them very practical indoor plants.
Ceropegia is nicknamed the chain of hearts because of the shape of its small water-soaked leaves.
It is a magnificent drooping plant that is easy to cut.
Pilea Peperomioides is also called Chinese money plant. It grows by producing a small central trunk and its round leaves fall all around it.
Pilea has depolluting properties, and is a good luck charm for some. It is also easy to cut and can thus grow into many plants.
