How to Choose Plants for Indoor Gardening

There are a number of plants that can be used indoors to beautify the house’s interiors. Plants such as Money Plant, Palm and Peperomia require very little sunlight and easily flourish indoors. Money plants come in three different varieties – golden, green and philodendron. Palm plants should be grown in small pots in order to control the height of the plant.

Over grown leaves should be cut or trimmed as well. Bamboo plants are very popular as indoor plants. Known as the ‘lucky bamboo’ this plant is widely available in Asia and is considered to attract prosperity to a house according to Feng Shui principles. This plant is easy to maintain as it requires only water. They do not require a large amount of sunlight and are found to even grow in dark conditions.

If gardening for a practical purpose is more appealing to you, think of growing vegetables or herbs. Eating vegetables from plants that are homegrown can be a very fruitful experience for you and your family. Cherry tomatoes can easily be grown out of pots. These plants continue to grow over a long span of time and are a pretty addition to your garden. Herbs such as mint, rosemary, chives and cilantro are known for their fragrances and are easy to grow out of small containers.

Angel Ivy Ring is a fast growing ivy that thrives well at temperatures ranging from 65F and 80F. This ivy is ideal for areas that has bright or indirect light and grows to provide dense green leafage up to a height of 12 inches. Braided Ficus is a plant that is known for its adaptability and is a very popular plant found in most indoor gardens. The plants braided stems along with the variegated dark green foliage ensures that is an eye catching addition to any garden. These plants require a moist environment as leaf drop occurs due to lack of moisture. These plants can grow to heights ranging from 24 inches to 6 feet.

Select a plant according to the lighting requirements and space constraints that you face. The aesthetic value and the ease of maintenance are also deciding factors when choosing plants that are appropriate for indoor gardening.

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