How to Do Indoor Gardening

Plants are just as popular as furniture when one is deciding on
furniture and soft furnishings.

Aside from the aesthetic value plants provide your home with,
there are also health benefits - grade school science class
tells us that plants cleanse the air through utilizing the
carbon dioxide and producing more oxygen. Here is some important
information on how to care for your indoor plants to gain the
optimum health and aesthetic benefits. 

Lighting

Most indoor plants need good lighting. You can provide this
through natural lighting in the room of your choice or there
must be electric lighting. Darker leaved plants usually don't
need as much light as others.

Here are the varieties of plants (usually those that only
require medium to low light) that are known to be suitable for
indoor gardening:

a. Philodendrons b. Boston ferns c. African violets d. Cyclamens
e. Creeping Fig

Watering

A common mistake most people make in indoor gardening is they
tend to over-water the plants, which may lead to rotting roots.
Make sure to research the type of plant you have, because each
kind of plant varies on their watering needs.

Potting

Choose good quality and attractive container for your indoor
plants. Make sure that the pot is clean before placing your new
plant into it to prevent infection and to encourage healthy
growth. 

Humidity

In indoor gardening, humidity is a big issue. The amount of
moisture in the air has effect on the growth of the plants.
During mornings, you could spray the plants with water for their
much-needed moisture. Make sure the leaves don't get covered in
dust.

Fertilization

Just like watering, fertilizing depends on the type of plant. If
you have managed to supply your indoor garden with the right
amount of light, water and humidity, fertilization may not need
much attention. A good indoor fertilizer can be bought from most
home depot or hardware stores. Orchids need the special
fertilizer available.