If you’re living in the northern hemisphere, late January means winter is officially over. The sheer joy of snowfall fades away, the sky undergoes a monotone grey over the weeks, and your list of cosy boots and sweaters starts stifling you.
A humble and simple houseplant can infuse some sunshine into your living space. It’s a simple thing, but it’s amazing how a dash of greenery can change everything.
- Putting the plant on a pedestal is a good idea. To feel the impact of indoor plants, you need to get them off and up the floor, and into sight line.
- If all the plants are on the floor, you don’t see them. But when you place them on pedestals and bolster them, it’s way more dramatic, making the space more interesting.
- Decorative pedestals are very popular because not only do they add a sculptural essence, but also make it easy to align and squeeze the pots into inaccessible areas.
- Mini accent tables, traditional plant stands, and etageres also make perfect potted plants platforms.
Playing with scale is also important. An indoor tree like ficus, fiddle-leaf fig, or a palm can make all the different between a space that feels sullen and dismal and one that’s brimming with full and energy.
Some notable ideas
ZZ plans require much less water than most plants. They can thrive in indirect, bright light, and can also tolerate low-light. A small coffee plant (arabica) won’t be able to encompass your coffee habit, but the plants are simple and beautiful to take care of. You might just harvest enough beans at times for roasting and brewing your cup.
- Not only does a Red Aglaonema feature bright, pretty leaves and pink stems, but it’s also super easy to look after. It’ll grow in bright, moderate, and low light, but you’ll most probably notice more shades when you grow it in medium light.
- Rubber plants are at an intermediate stage. They require bright, indirect shade or light. You must only water this plant when the soil is dry. They are one of the best natural and trusted air-cleaners out there, which is an added benefit. Place them near your couch covers or favorite sitting spot to enjoy some fresh air.
- String of pearls produce lengthy pearl strands in no time. You leave this plant in the same light condition with enough water to ensure the soil is moist. Put the plant in a hanging pot, allowing it to cascade over its sides.
A conclusion
Plants are a sign of freshness, vitality and life. They are very healthy to incorporate into your home décor as well. You can display the indoor plants on wooden shelves. If your living room has an end table, put the pot/s on them and flaunt your plant collection. You can then mount the quality planters on lumber slabs (re-purposed).
You can also showcase a single door planter pot in a well-designed hurricane lantern. It’s a very creative and chic idea. You can them on a rustic ladder as well. Recycling old wood crates as solid planter display racks is another viable idea.
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