The Best indoor plants Barcelona
If you want to highlight your home decoration without spending a lot of money, indoor plants are a good option and can significantly improve the look of any room.
There are several easy-to-grow houseplants that do not require direct sunlight, so try to place your pots near windows or balconies so that the plants have the right light for development.
You can place ornamental plants in each room of your home, respecting only the basic needs such as irrigation, fertilization and lighting.
There are species that do not grow indoors, so before buying them you should investigate the characteristics of each plant.
For those who like plants to grow indoors, keep in mind that this activity is an excellent way to combat stress and depression.
This hobby, in addition to providing health benefits, brings a small piece of nature to the environment.
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We have separated some species of indoor plants that can decorate your living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or balcony. Enjoy our tips!
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One of the main current trends is the increasing use of plants in interior decoration.
The plants that I present are some of the ones I consider the biggest trend at the moment, among others.
The large indoor plants give a scale and a scenario that no furniture can achieve, it is nature that is introduced inside.
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To have plants at home, it is not necessary for them to have direct sun, but they must have at least five or six hours of daylight to grow in good conditions.
1- Pilea peperomeoides
In China they say you will be lucky. It is very beautiful along with other plants with different textures and foliage.
Light: indirect sun
Watering: Regular (once a week)
Substrate and Fertilization: Rich in organic matter, but very well drained. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer with organic fertilizer or earthworm humus.
Maintenance: Pay attention to watering on warmer days.
2- Ficus lyrata
It can be planted in a pot and place a straw or rope basket, which is one of the great trends.
Light: direct sun or half shade.
Watering: Regular (once a week), you can spray the leaves once a month in the warmer months.
Substrate and fertilization: Rich in organic matter. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer by putting liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water.
Maintenance: Clean the dust regularly. You can prune on top to keep it in medium size.
3- Sanseviera trifasciata
It is the most difficult plant to have at home, it can have several different colors and shapes.
Light: direct sun, half shadow or shadow.
Watering: Keep for months without watering, water only when the substrate is dry.
Substrate and fertilization: well drained soil rich in organic matter. Fertilize with organic fertilizer or earthworm humus once or twice a year.
Maintenance: when it is very large, divide it into several plants and plant new ones.
4- Monstera deliciosa
They usually go out a lot on Instagram and Pinterest, even having a #mosteramonday: every Monday, thousands of people share photos of their mountains.
Light: half shadow or shadow.
Irrigation: regular watering, since it cannot withstand dryness.
Substrate and fertilization: well drained soil rich in organic matter. Fertilize with indoor fertilizer two or three times a year.
Maintenance: Clean the sheets so they remain bright and beautiful.
5- Zamioculca zamiifolia
A plant with an original structure and a very bright dark green foliage color. It is very well combined with other lower floors.
Light: half shadow or shadow.
Irrigation: regular watering, since it cannot withstand dryness, but cannot withstand soaking.
Substrate and fertilization: well drained soil rich in organic matter. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer by putting liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water.
Maintenance: Pay close attention to excess water and direct sunlight, as it does not tolerate these two situations.
6- Calathea sp
There are many varieties with leaves of various shapes, round, elongated, wavy, others have wonderful patterns, such as zebrina. Its leaves look for light and move during the day.
Light: half shadow or shadow.
Irrigation: regular watering once or twice a week.
Substrate and fertilization: well drained soil rich in organic matter. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer by putting liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water.
Maintenance: Pay close attention to the humidity level, spray the leaves weekly in the warmer months.
7- Kitchen plants
The kitchen plants can be placed on tables, shelves, to make the environment more charming and beautiful. There are several types of kitchen plants that are ornamental and very decorative, but you can also use planted condiments.
When decorating the kitchen, you can use tea cans, cups, cups, bottles and other utensils such as vases. Plant some spices and teas in these containers such as mint, parsley, rosemary, basil, pepper, among others.
These types of plants (mint, rosemary, thyme) decorate the kitchen while helping to prepare meals.
The window sill is a great place to develop kitchen plants because the light is intense and irrigation is facilitated by the proximity to the tap.
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