Here’s the ‘why you should want‘ and the ‘how to take care of’ for three indoor plants that will thrive in Irish homes or offices.
You can easily add some indoor plants that are great for your well being and will refresh any indoor space. Bang for your buck, you’ll get great results for very little money spent.
Are you a first-time plant parent or even a serial plant-killer in a previous life? Your skills and experience don’t matter, only what you do next. Step 1 – Is to read on…
At GetLocal, we have plenty of plants from local businesses across Ireland that you can discover near you.
Snake plants provide a bit of ambience to your indoor space and are also straightforward to take care of. They also have several health benefits;
It gets its Snake name from the shape and sharp margins of its leaves. It’s also nicknamed mother-in-law’s tongue because of those same sword-like leaves.
They thrive in bright spots out of the direct sun, only water when the soil has dried out. You can judge it by looking or feeling the soil and if it’s light and dry, add water. It will also thank you if you give a liquid plant feed once a month from April to September. The critical thing to avoid is waterlogged soil, and if its roots are sitting in water at the bottom of the pot, they will start to rot. So the answer is small amounts of water when it needs it and not a deluge from an over-eager watering can. Please put it in a pot with good drainage. Don’t let the tips of the leaves get damaged or knocked. It will hinder growth. Drafts or dry air are no problem for snake plants.
Find snake plants available from local businesses around Ireland.
Aloe Vera is a beautiful green colour, which we happen to be a fan of here in the Emerald Isle. Still, it also holds exceptional uses for the plant owner. This beautiful plant purifies the air around it of formaldehyde and benzene; these are two chemicals commonly found in household cleaning products. It’s also known as ‘The First Aid Plant” because of its sap which soothes and heals sunburn, scalds, insect bites and skin irritations. How handy is that?
Grow your aloe vera in a bright spot. Direct sun is no problem for these guys, so near the window will be perfect. Overwatering is Aloe’s enemy; please water sparingly. We recommend just wetting the top few centimetres of soil when it is dried out, and don’t water it during winter. Please give it some liquid plant feed every two months or so from April to September, and wipe the leaves occasionally with a dry clean cloth to prevent dust build-up.
Find Aloe Vera plants available from local businesses around Ireland.
Sticking with easy to care for and beneficial plants, let us introduce the ever-popular succulents! They come in all shapes and sizes, and they are perfect for those of us who don’t have a green thumb. Not only can they brighten up any space, but the benefits of keeping some inside your home are many. A few of these benefits are;
Succulents are closely related to cactus plants and respond well to similar care. Light is essential, and lots of it. Rotate them regularly, so all sides get access to direct sun. Like the Aloe, water sparingly and only when the soil has dried out. Water the soil, not the plant leaves, don’t spray bottle (mist) the leaves. It can cause mould and brittle roots.
Start your succulent search from some of these fantastic local shops.
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