Do you want to add a little more greenery to your home, but all your plants are dying? You don't have a green thumb, but want to change that? We'll show you what you need to keep in mind as a plant beginner!
Choosing the right plants
It's recommended to choose an easy-care plant species that can tolerate a lack of timely watering. Our recommendations are:
Snake plant: Looks beautiful, doesn't need water often, and grows well even in darker corners.
Monstera Deliciosa: A highly hyped plant that's even easy to care for. Its roots like air and don't need too much water.
Money tree & succulents: The money tree is a succulent plant with fleshy leaves that store water, allowing it to survive for extended periods without watering. Then you can go on vacation without having to worry about plant care.
Pothos: Grows very well even in slightly darker locations. It's even forgiving if you forget to water it.
Pilea: Easy-care and very fertile probably best describe the Pilea. It produces many small offshoots.
Lucky Bamboo: Especially in darker corners, the Lucky Bamboo develops a beautiful, vibrant color. It requires little water and produces large, feathery leaves.
irrigation
One of the biggest mistakes in plant care is overwatering. You mean well, but too much water is simply too much. Often, plants are still in a pot, and the excess water can't drain away and remains in the pot. This prevents the roots from breathing, and root rot develops due to a lack of oxygen .
Only water when the top layer of soil is slightly dry or the plant indicates it needs watering. Before watering, simply dip your finger into the soil briefly and check to see if the top few centimeters have dried out. If the soil is still moist, the plant doesn't need water. Many plants' leaves begin to droop or curl up at the sides when they need watering again. These will immediately stand up again after watering.
And when you do water, do it properly: Put your plants in the shower and rinse them off, or place them in a bucket of water for a few minutes so the soil can completely soak up the water. Then, drain well and return them to their original location. This way, the soil retains the water longer, and you don't have to water as often. Showering even cleans the leaves and prevents pest infestation.
Right location
Plants need sun to generate energy, so a bright location is always good. However, not all plants tolerate too much light or direct sunlight; most find it too much, and their leaves will burn. Depending on the species, too little light isn't so bad. Many easy-care species can thrive in shady corners. They may not grow as quickly, but they will grow. Light also plays an important role in the color development of the leaves. The leaves of the Lucernaria are noticeably darker with less sunlight, and the ivy plant "Marble Queen" develops only a slight white variegation in low light.
Pot and soil substrate
Most houseplants come in plastic pots, or if you buy cuttings, even without a pot at all. These aren't pretty, so how do you put them in a room? You can place the plastic pot in a nice planter. Another option is terracotta pots with a hole in the bottom for drainage. To prevent the water from leaking out, place a terracotta saucer underneath. Whatever you choose, always make sure the water can drain easily through a hole and that you pour it out afterwards. The roots need to breathe, and the soil is also an important factor. It should always be airy and, except for marsh plants, not retain water too tightly. You can find out how to mix the right Monstera substrate yourself here . Every spring, you need to repot your plants into a larger pot. Otherwise, the roots won't have enough space. To do this, carefully remove your plant from its pot, crumble off a little of the old soil without damaging the roots, and plant it in a larger pot with fresh soil.
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Fertilizing and pruning
Most potting soils come pre-fertilized, but the nutrients are eventually used up. Then it's time to fertilize so your houseplants can thrive. During the growing season from March to October, we recommend applying an organic fertilizer every two weeks.
Our FARBIO® organic fertilizer for green plants supports you in nourishing your houseplants! Fertilizing with key nutrients promotes rapid growth and supports the development of lush green leaves and magnificent blooms.
Starting in autumn, houseplants only need fertilizing every four weeks, as they also grow less slowly during this time. However, if you use a grow light during the cold season, you should continue fertilizing at short intervals. If your houseplants do get too large or bushy, you can prune them back in spring. This encourages new growth, and the cut shoots can be placed in water to develop new roots.
