With the acceleration of life pace, people are paying more and more attention to the comfort and beauty of home environment. Small potted plants, due to their easy maintenance, diverse shapes, and air purification benefits, have become an indispensable part of home decoration. This article will introduce several common small potted plants in homes and their related maintenance knowledge.
PhilodendronPhilodendron is one of the most common small potted plants in homes. It is tenacious in life, easy to maintain, and has air purification function, which can effectively absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and benzene. It is the preferred plant for indoor planting.
Main points of maintenance:
1. Philodendron prefers scattered light and avoids direct sunlight.
2. Keep the soil moist but do not waterlog.
3. Apply a compound fertilizer every 2 weeks.
Spider PlantSpider Plant has been a popular plant for home cultivation in recent years. Its leaves are long and hang down, making it very ornamental. Spider Plant has the function of purifying the air and can effectively remove indoor harmful gases.
Main points of maintenance:
1. Spider Plant prefers a semi-shady environment and avoids direct sunlight.
2. Keep the soil moist but do not waterlog.
3. Apply a compound fertilizer once a month.
Fleshy PlantFleshy plants are loved by many people for their unique shapes and colors. There are many types of fleshy plants, such as succulents and cacti, which have the characteristics of drought resistance and shade tolerance.
Main points of maintenance:
1. Fleshy plants prefer plenty of sunlight but avoid direct sunlight.
2. Keep the soil dry and avoid waterlogging.
3. Fertilize mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, once a month.
IvyIvy is a climbing plant with green leaves, which has good ornamental value. Ivy has the function of purifying the air and can effectively remove indoor harmful gases.
Main points of maintenance:
1. Ivy prefers scattered light and avoids direct sunlight.
2. Keep the soil moist but do not waterlog.
3. Apply a compound fertilizer every 2 weeks.
MintMint is a small potted plant with a fresh fragrance that can beautify the home and purify the air. Mint has the function of repelling mosquitoes and refreshing the mind, making it very suitable for home cultivation.
Main points of maintenance:
1. Mint prefers plenty of sunlight but avoids direct sunlight.
2. Keep the soil moist but do not waterlog.
3. Apply a compound fertilizer once a month.
There are many types of common small potted plants in homes. They can not only beautify the home environment but also purify the air, bringing health to our lives. In the process of cultivation, we should pay attention to the maintenance points of the plants, so that these green helpers can better serve our lives. According to the "2019 China Flower Market Report" released by the China Flower Association, the market demand for home cultivation plants is increasing year by year, which also shows people's pursuit of green life. Let's embrace green and enjoy a healthy life together!