Minggu, 19 Mei 2019

Caring For Exotic Indoor Houseplants

By James Thomas


Greenery and living plants can bring any home to life. Depending on the style, they provide a sense of color, style, and in some cases an exotic flair. Exotic indoor houseplants produce amazing results and years of pleasure. When choosing them it is important to understand if they will be placed in direct sunlight, a dark room, or a dry environment.

Sago Palms enjoy extreme popularity. They grow very slowly and develop a thick base. The leaves may seem tough, but they are damaged easily. Water sparingly as these prefer a dryer soil because they grow in desert climates. They are also used to very bright environments, so plenty of light is needed. They will not need to be re-potted for years.

ZZ Plants are a great addition to the environment. Too much water can kill this plant. So, for those that are forgetful, these can go a while without being watered and are very forgiving if you forget. It is best to use less water than too much for this plant. They do like low light environments so you can set them pretty much anywhere in an apartment or home.

Zebra Plants green and white striped leaves are beautiful. In the fall they have a stark yellow flower for several weeks. These plants should not be placed in direct sunlight, but they do enjoy lots of light. Since they typically grow in a rain forest, they are used to a deluge of water and then high humidity. You will want to use a pot that allows plenty of drainage holes where the water can sit below the plant for the humidity.

Using the Elephant's ear can enhance the environment. The reason for its common name is based on the shape of the dark green leaf that is shaped like an arrow or elephant's ear. It is also a dark green and silver veined leaf. These particular plants love humidity. The best way to provide this is to mist them daily. The soil should be allowed to nearly dry out in the winter time. Root rot is a problem with these when there is too much water.

Crab Cactus is a low maintenance option. Though this is a cactus, it is tropical in nature and prefers high humidity. In the fall, beautiful flowers will bloom in red, pink, peach, white and orange. The water should be kept moist but not drenched. After it flowers reduces the amount of water until the springtime.

The Elephant Foot is also known as the Ponytail Palm. They grow from a base that is both bulb shaped and very woody. Being native to the desert, they do not require weekly watering. In fact, they are used to going weeks without it. The air can be dry as well. This is a great option for those with little time to pay attention to the care of a plant.

There are many ways to add beauty to a home, but with various greenery, the home comes to life. Some people are afraid to care for a plant or two because they tend to kill them. Finding some good, resilient ones will help to boost the confidence of having some more exotic versions around. The desert palms are the most forgiving if you forget to water. Starting with them will give you the practice needed to step up to some of the more exotic choices.




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