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House Plant in the right place



Success is easy with houseplants if they are placed in the right place. Get it right and you'll enjoy happy, healthy plants


Knowing which varieties are best suited to the conditions in each room will ensure you get the best from your plants. Before choosing houseplants it is important to understand your home environment. In warmer homes, where people keep more heat, plants from the tropics such as dipsis and fittonia are happiest. However, those who use heat should only do so to stop pipes from freezing

Choose plants from cooler climates, such as Aspidistras and Yuccas.

You should also do some basic homework on the subject of light conditions – if your windows face south or west, plants for sun conditions will be right at home. If you have north and east facing windows, choose shade-loving plants. Drafts are usually only a problem for heat-loving plants, especially if sandwiched against a cold window behind a closed screen.


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Shaded spots


1. Angel Wings, Caladium Bicolor Florida Clown



Caladiums are tuberous plants that grow from swollen rhizomes. There are many varieties that offer a great range in leaf texture and color. They prefer winter dormancy, so reduce watering in the fall and they will die back. During the summer growing season, they are thirsty, so water when the compost feels dry.


2. Evergreen plants are shade-loving



If you are using plants in a group, make sure they all thrive in the same conditions. Mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii, right), parlor palm (Chamatoria elegans, back middle) and spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum 'Ocean', front middle). With their attractive foliage, these plants are ideal for brightening areas such as windows, hallways or corners, as they can cope with less light than other houseplants. They prefer to stay away from direct sunlight, but should be warm enough - the temperature should not drop below 10-12 ° C. Also keep them away from cold drafts. Water regularly in summer, but don't let them sit in water. Keep them on the dry side in winter, allowing the compost to dry out between waterings. During spring and summer, feed with a houseplant fertilizer every three weeks. All of these, except mother-in-law's tongue, like to mist their leaves regularly. These slow-growing plants are happy to stay in the same pot for years.


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Shady and moist places


3 Diamond Ferm (Adiantum radianum)



 Indoor ferns are ideal for bathrooms and shady kitchens as they prefer high humidity and some shade. Keep them away from windows and radiators, as cold drafts and hot, dry air can cause the leaves to brown and shrivel. They need moist, free-draining soil, so water every week. Water the compost directly and allow the water to drain. Use a weak liquid houseplant feed every two weeks.


Fill a saucer with gravel or small pebbles and pour water on top. Place the pot on top, making sure the bottom does not submerge in the water. It increases humidity around the plant. Ferns should be happy in the same pot for a year or two. Transplant in spring if roots grow outside the base. Use a two-centimeter-large pot, and fill it with houseplant compost.


4. Golden Pothos



 pirmum aureum "Njoy' is a twining vine that can be hung on a wire or trained. It tolerates shade and is suitable for beginners because it copes with neglect. Water when the compost surface is dry. Cuttings root easily in water.


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5 Nerve plant, (Fitonia albivennis 'Fordissimo')



This clean green plant is the perfect choice for a bottle garden or landscape. It tolerates shade and needs moisture, so grow it in a bathroom or on wet pebbles. The main interest comes from the bright red veins on the leaves, although cream-colored flowers sometimes grow. It can become leggy, so once or twice a year, trim it back using pruning shears. This plant wilts quickly when dry, so water weekly in summer but less often in winter.

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