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Small House Plants - Add a Green Touch to Your Home With These Easy-To-Care For Houseplants

Our small houseplants can add some green to your home. These little beauties are perfect for any corner, desk or corner.

Many plants look like big, popular plants but are actually quite compact. They thrive in bright sunlight and regular watering. Be on the lookout for cacti showing signs of dryness as they don't like being overwatered.

String Of Pearls Plant

Curio herreanus more commonly known as string of pearls, is a succulent which resembles the plastic beads in your childhood dress-up bin. The trailing plant adds texture and color while purifying the air and lessening stress in your home. It's also easy to propagate and grow which makes it a great choice for beginners looking for an easy-care houseplant.

To get started caring for your string-of-pearls plant, determine how much water it requires. It will be contingent on the weather, soil quality and the size of the container. Water your plant as soon as you feel the top inch of soil is dry. It is important to check it regularly and make use of a moisture tester or your finger to check the soil's consistency.

Another key care practice is to trim your string of pearls. This will encourage new growth and help the plant appear more full and healthier. It is recommended to cut off any dead stems or pearls, as well as leggy or overgrown parts of the plant.

Repotting your string-of-pearls plant is only recommended if the plant has become root bound. You can tell when this has happened when the roots are crowded and tangled within the container. To propagate the string of pearls, cut several stems of four to five inches from the growing end using the sterilised scissors or snips. Place the stems in a prepared pot of cactus or succulent soil and place it in indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist for a few weeks until the nodes start to take root.

Polka Dot Plant

This gorgeous foliage plant has white or pink spots like its name suggests. It is native to South Africa, East Asia and Madagascar but it can be planted as an annual in temperate zones too. Polka Dot plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya), whether they are used in planters with colorful flowers, or as a part of a greenery arrangement, provide the look of texture and color to any space.

Polka dot plants thrive in nutrient rich well-draining soil that's slightly acidic to neutral in pH. They don't want it to be too moist, but they also don't want it to dry out. They can be watered by applying filtered water to the soil at room temperature. You can also test the soil's moisture using your finger or a small piece of wood. common houseplant should feel moist but not saturated.

The time for watering can differ based on the growth stage of your Polka dot plant. In the growing season that is active from spring through fall it is essential to keep the soil damp. Do not let it become soggy as polka-dot plants are susceptible to root rot. The plant also needs an application every month of diluted fertilizer for houseplants.

Polka dots are susceptible to fungus diseases such as leaf spot and root decay. To prevent them, ensure they are planted in a draining container, then water them thoroughly when the soil on top is dry, and take away any dead or damaged leaves.


String Of Heart Plant

The string of hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) can add the perfect and unique look to your home. It can be grown from seed or by layering. For layering it is as easy as draping a vine over a new pot of moist compost and make sure a tuber makes contact with the compost. Keep the compost moist around a month, and you will see roots sprouting from the tubers in the soil. String of heart plants are easy to propagate using cuttings in water or soil.

The ideal time to propagate these plants is in spring and summer. Cuttings should be taken from the base of a plant with some nodes on the end. Immerse them in water and they will start to develop roots. Once the roots are long, they can be repotted.

String of hearts plants will thrive in the spring and summer months when they are exposed to warm temperatures and bright indirect sun. It should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist, but be careful not to overwatering as this can lead to root rot. It is crucial that the soil drains properly.

It is a simple plant and is not prone to many pests or diseases. It is susceptible to fungus-gnats and other pests of houseplants that are common, like mealybugs. If your plant seems unhealthy or has leaves that are yellow it could be an indication of excessive watering, so be sure to let the soil dry out before watering again.

Button Fern

Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) is a fern with a low-lying habit native to New Zealand. Its fronds that are covered with densely swollen fronds it its name. As a houseplant, it can be used in a hanging basket or terrarium. It is also a great accent in a shaded garden.

This plant requires a moist, acidic soil or growing medium. A peat-free ericaceous mix is the best choice. Ferns tend to grow in the shade and do best with moderate to high humidity. They prefer to be misted less and require drying between waterings.

Fertilize a Button Fern once every two weeks using dilute liquid plant food during the growing season. Avoid temperatures that are too high, which can cause the plant to burn its roots and leaves. Button Ferns are rarely repotted due to their small root system.

Button ferns are susceptible to overwatering, particularly when they are grown in self-watering containers. Check for a wilted and yellowish appearance to tell if that you've overwatered your plant. If you see a large number of black roots at the bottom of the pot, the plant is dying and should be removed. To avoid this, monitor the soil's moisture levels and water your plant only when the top inch is a little dry. Use rainwater or distilled water instead of tap water for Button Ferns because they are sensitive to the salt in tap. If you have to use tap water, you should filter it instead of using hard or bottled water.

Baby Tears Plant

Baby Tears Plant is a houseplant that is fast-growing and has green leaves and a lovely bloom. It is a good option for beginners to be interested in foliage plants because it can thrive in a variety of environments that are humid, such as bathrooms and terrariums. It can be used as an accent for the ground or in hanging baskets. It can get quite large and is therefore important to trim it regularly.

In its natural habitat It is found in tropical forests and thrives in warm temperatures of 20 to 38degC (68 to 100degF). It can benefit from the shade of a small area or misting during the hot summer months. It is susceptible to root rot like the majority of other plants. This is why it should be watered regularly.

It is simple to grow this plant in a pot, or even in your garden. Wrap a piece of moss, or a paper towel around the stem's base. Spray the tissue or moss until it is damp but not saturated and then cover it with plastic wrap and inspect it every few days for evidence of roots.

If the soil is dry, it is recommended to water your Baby Tears. In the summer and spring, it is advisable to water this plant twice every week. During the winter, however, the frequency of watering is cut down to only when the soil feels dry a few inches down and as with all plants, avoid overwatering.

Senecio

Senecio is a genus of succulent plants, is a favorite for indoor cultivation of plants. They are easy to propagate and require minimal maintenance. The genus can be grown easily in a well-drained garden soil or in containers. It can be propagated using stem or leaf cuttings. Senecio is an extremely hardy plant that can withstand extreme temperatures and drought conditions. It is recommended to stay clear of freezing temperatures since they can cause damage to roots.

The String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus 'String of Pearls') is an evergreen perennial flowering succulent that can grow up to 3ft in length. It is native to the drier parts of Southwest Africa and grows as a trailing, ground-hugging succulent. The leaves are covered in waxy coatings and have tiny, cream-colored blooms that are located at the ends of the branches. The plant requires direct sunlight that is bright and soil mixes that drain well. A cactus mixture or one made from standard potting soil with the addition of sand or grit will help improve drainage and prevent water pooling in the bottom of the pot, which can cause root decay.

This Senecio is also known by the names Fishhook Senecio and Weeping Jade is a perennial, leaf-succulent vine with long, bean-like leaves, green stems, and fleshy, long, bean-like leaves. It is renowned for its curved leaf tips, which can be crimped or flattened, and the silvery to white felted covering called tomentum. It is a great choice for beginners, as it can be propagated by collecting seeds and regrowing them in a moist pot mix.

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