Growing Tips

Do you struggle to get your indoor oasis going or struggling to keep healthy looking plants? You have come to the right place! Growing plants inside your home can help to purify the air and reduce stress. Houseplants are a great way for those with little space to continue honing their gardening skills. But, while houseplants are extremely beneficial both for the health of your indoor environment and the aesthetic appeal, they require vastly different skills than an outdoor garden plot.

 

Things to consider when planning your indoor oasis

Climate

Unfortunately, just because it is indoors doesn’t mean you can grow anything. Whether your home typically feels more muggy or dry, choose a plant that will work for your climate. For higher humidity, look for ferns, and for drier conditions, succulents and cacti work best.

Ventilation

When it comes to airflow, it’s important to maintain a happy medium. Too little airflow can make the air surrounding a plant stale and reduce its growth capabilities; but too much airflow can disrupt growth. This is especially true when a plant is placed near a vent or in front of a fan – rapid and extreme temperature changes are hard on plants, so the best placement is near a window, but distanced from an air vent.

Pots

When preparing for your houseplant, you’ll need to make space for your plant of choice and determine the proper pot size. Many plants may need to be re-potted with continued growth; make sure to choose the right container for the plant’s current size. Pots that are too large make the soil dry out at a slower pace, leading to root rot, whereas too-small pots dry out too fast and stunt growth. For plants that grow quickly – like ferns or peace lilies – choose a container that is 5 to 10 cm larger in diameter than your plant. For those that are slower to grow – like cacti or jade plants – you only need 2 to 5 cm extra in the diameter of the pot.

Food

House plants have no other sources of nutrients than what you introduce. It is important to continue to feed your plant. We can help with this! Our Jobes Houseplant Spikes are made specially to help your plant live its best life indoors. Just place one spike in the soil around your plant every 8 weeks for healthy, beautiful houseplants!