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20 Fun Facts About Potted House Plants
How Potted House Plants Improve the Quality of Air

Incorporating potted house plants into the home can help improve the quality of air. Certain plants, like snake plants or Mother-In-Law's Tongue reduce the levels of indoor ozone and remove VOCs that trigger asthma and allergies.

Repot your houseplant when it appears stressed or is showing signs of being too large for its container. Choose a larger pot, and then add fresh pots and potting mix.

Boston Fern

Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a well-loved houseplant with lush green fronds that add the tropical look to any room. These plants are famous for their air-purifying properties which reduce pollution levels and enhancing the humidity in homes. This makes them great additions to bedrooms which can help to improve sleep quality and reduce allergies.

This plant needs indirect light and moderate temperature. It isn't a fan of direct sunlight or cold air or drafts. It is recommended to mist the plant regularly to increase the humidity, particularly in areas with low humidity. It doesn't require an excessive amount of pruning or fertilization, but the fronds could be dry and brown in the event that the plant is overwatered or in a dry environment.

In the wild, this plant can be found in forests, where it grows in slightly acidic, damp soil in shaded areas. It is not tolerant of extreme heat or cold, but it is hardy in USDA plant zones 9 to 11. This fern also thrives in humid conditions. It is ideal to place near a kitchen or bathroom.

This is one of the most easy-to-care for potted ferns. It is not often required to repot but only when the roots begin to encircle the base of the pot. Repotting should be done late in the spring. The old potting mix can be used as a fertilizer (use a weak sodium solution of nitrate or Clay's Fertilizer). This plant is low-maintenance because it doesn't grow fast and isn't susceptible to many diseases or insects.

Ponytail Palm

The ponytail palm, also referred to as elephant's feet plant or bottle palm, grows in bunches of ribbon-like green leaves that look like a ponytail. It is regarded as one of the most simple house plants to maintain because its swollen trunk holds water and allows it to last for weeks without watering. It is a great option for those who have children or pets, as it is not toxic to either.

Ponytail palms thrive in bright spots but can tolerate medium light levels too. They need to be kept in pots with well-drained and dry soil. Repot only when the roots begin to encircle the pot but do not overcrowd them.

Water them well and allow the soil to completely drain between waterings. Overwatering can lead to the stem to rot, and also yellow the leaves.

The ponytail palms are prone to insects such as spider mites and mealybugs. The use of horticultural soaps and oils could be used to control these pests. They can also develop fungal issues and stem rots.

Areca Palm

Areca palms are easy to care for and grow as long as they have plenty of bright light. These plants can be grown outdoors and indoors in warmer temperatures, but they should have a decent humidity level. You can tell your plant is lacking in moisture by noticing leaves that are yellowed or tips that are brown.

Water your palms of areca when the top inch of soil feels dry to the contact, but don't let the compost to get waterlogged. It is recommended to use rainwater or distilled to water these plants, since they are sensitive to fluoride.

If you are growing your areca palm in a pot, change the pot every two to three years or when the roots seem overwhelmed. This will also remove any fertilizer salt deposits that build up in the container and restrict the plant's growth.

Areca palms are believed to cleanse the air by absorbing harmful gases. According to NASA's Clean Air Study these plants are efficient in removing toluene as well as formaldehyde. These toxins can be released by paints, dyes, solvents, vehicle exhausts and smoke from tobacco wood and paraffin stoves and many more. Inhaling these gases can lead to headaches dizziness, fatigue, irritation, and even liver damage when in high doses. The areca palm can be used to cut down on toxic gases in the home as well as in the office.

Dragon Tree

Dragon trees (Dracaena Marginata) are beautiful as a stand-alone plant or when paired with trailing and shrubby plants on a indoor plant stand. They are one of the few tropical house plants that can withstand various levels of light and temperatures. They can survive low humidity and dry indoor air, which could kill most plants. Be sure to avoid overwatering, which could lead to root rot.

Slow-growing slow-growing Dragon Plant's slim stalk is complemented by crown sword-like foliage with a an edge of red. This plant is ideal for filling in narrow spaces. These houseplants are easy to maintain. They tolerate low light and dry air in average room conditions.

Repot only when the roots are crowded. This can be determined by their growth rate and color, with little or no new growth in the root over a long period of time is the most obvious indicator.

house plants common 's completely normal for your Dracaena to shed dead leaves as it develops and ages. It's also helpful to periodically clean up the plant by trimming long and straggly stems using an sterile pruning shears. Before using the shears sterilize them using a rag which has been soaked in hydrogen or ruby alcohol. This plant, along with other members of the same family, contain saponins that can be moderately toxic to cats when consumed. The symptoms of poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea and crying. They can also cause weakness, increased heart rate and a decrease in appetite.

ZZ Plant

ZZ plants are among the most popular houseplants. They are often found in offices and homes since they are easy to maintain and attractive. They also help keep the air in the indoors fresh. They are a great option for rooms that may be too small for other plants. They tend to grow slowly and can reach the height of 2 to 3 feet. Their dark green shiny leaves reflect light and brighten up a room. They also add a tropical look to rooms and are a popular element in Feng Shui, where they are believed to bring prosperity and wealth.

They thrive in light indirect to medium light, but will tolerate lower lighting conditions as well. Because they can withstand low humidity, it's not necessary to mist their soil or leaves. The plant may need to be repotted if it starts to wilt. It is also necessary to remove any old, brown or yellow leaves and stems to keep the plant healthy.

Overwatering the ZZ plant could cause root decay. Water the plant when the top of the soil feels dry. This usually happens every two weeks. In contrast to other plants these plants don't require regular fertilization, but they could benefit from a spray on the foliar area using the liquid plant food. Spraying neem or other organic pesticides on plants that exhibit signs of pests will help keep them healthy.

Tillandsia


The Tillandsia genus (also called Bromeliads) is a large and diverse group of plants with over 650 species. There are so many species to choose from that it's nearly impossible to not find one that matches your personal style. They are popular in terrariums, but can also be used to highlight magnets, driftwood, and wood. They like warm rooms with indirect but bright sunlight, such as the shade of the canopy of a tree, in which they naturally thrive. After a few years of growth they start to flower which is a wonderful indication that you've treated the plant well, but it's also the end of the plant's life because they only flower once. The plant will then begin to lose its strength, and eventually end up dying. This is normal and a part of the process of growing. When the flower spikes die off, the mother plant will produce offsets, also known as pups.' These can be trimmed and treated in a separate manner.

Although tillandsia can be cultivated outdoors in an potting mix that is soilless in zones 9 through 11 Most homeowners tend to grow them indoors because they are so simple to maintain. They are epiphytes, which means that they don't have large roots. Instead, they absorb water through the leaves. This makes them very sensitive to excessive watering and rot. A good guideline is to mist them with room temperature and filtered water at least one time every week, and more often when your home is extremely humid. If they look dehydrated, their leaves will curl up and shrivel.

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