Here are few tips to keep the plants fresh and verdant:
A small plant in a corner, a vase of flowers in the room add to the ambience of your home. These are so easy to look after and readily available. Besides, research conducted by the American Space Agency has proved that indoor plants help to purify the air by keeping a check on the pollution.
Here are some basics, which will sure the 'evergreenness' of your greens: -When choosing your indoor plants, remember that flowering plants need more sunlight. Therefore you need to decide your buys depending on where you're going to place them in your home.
When placing your plants avoid
1. Dark places
2. Air-conditioners and coolers.To avoid infections and keep your plants healthy soak neem leaves in hot water overnight, strain and use this water to 'bathe' your plants. It is enough to do this once a month.
Rubber plants are much sought after as indoor plants. The leaves will look more glossy and attractive if they are wiped with a piece of cotton that has been dipped in milk.
If your plants develop a white fungal infection, don't panic. Just wash the infected areas with soap and water.
Indoor plants need to be put out in the sun at least once a week for a couple of hours.
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