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Create Your Own Oasis: Growing Flowers Indoors for Beauty and Serenity
Do you love flowers but are tired of buying freshly cut bouquets and having to bin them after a week? Not only is this wasteful, it’s expensive too, and there’s a much simpler, more rewarding solution.
Indoor flower gardening.
Not only do you get to enjoy homegrown flowers from bud to bloom and beyond, but growing plants indoors offers a host of other benefits, from clearing toxins in the air to reducing stress levels. And you don’t need a lot of space either, you can even grow a few pretty pots of flowers in a small apartment.
Here’s everything you need to know about the art of indoor flower growing and the benefits it brings you and your home.
The Benefits Of Indoor Flower Gardening
Nature is a healer and when you grow flowers indoors, you’ll get to enjoy its wonderful therapeutic properties. Indoor flowers can improve the quality of otherwise stuffy indoor air by absorbing carbon dioxide and other harmful toxins to keep the flow of oxygen going. This purifies the air and helps to offset illness, lower stress, improve concentration, and create a more relaxed environment.
Indoor flower gardening can also be a therapeutic activity. Research has found that gardening can help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, dementia, and other conditions. So, getting soil under your nails is good for you!
Finding The Right Flower
Now that you know the benefits of indoor flower gardening, it’s time that you know which flowers to purchase and how to take care of them.
There are so many different flowers suited to indoor gardening, and each requires specific conditions to grow. Some are easier than others, so we’re recommending you start with plants that are not too demanding.
Peace Lilies are a great option for an indoor flower. They don’t only look stunning, but they also act as natural air purifiers, working to neutralize toxins like benzene, ammonia, and formaldehyde. They only need watering once a week, and they prefer a spot with shade.
Kalanchoes are flowering succulents with flowers that come in a beautiful range of colors and bloom for several weeks. They don’t need watering very often and require around six weeks in darkness for the flower buds to develop, after which they can bloom in a shaded area.
Geraniums are outdoor plans that are as easy to grow indoors. Their blossoms vary in beautiful color varieties and add character to any space. They also smell really good and can contribute to a peaceful home environment. As an added plus, they prefer to grow in smaller pots, but they do need direct sunlight for six to eight hours a day.
Anthuriums bloom in dazzling reds, purples, pinks, and whites for months, making them the longest-blooming plant in the world. Like the Peace Lily, the dark green leaves found on Anthuriums act as air purifiers. They’re easy to take care of and ideal for beginners! Just make sure that they’re in a sunny space.
Providing The Right Environment For Your Indoor Flowers
It’s important that you know what your flower needs to create the correct natural environment in your home. Below are a few essentials that you must pay attention to in this process:
- The potting soil: The best potting soil will have a good balance in nutrition, water absorption, and aeration. Although generic soils are readily available at garden centers, you should opt for soil specifically designed for your flowers. That’s why it’s crucial to know whether your plant needs fast-draining or sandy soils.
- Required watering: Overwatering can pose a serious threat to the survival of any flower. Make sure that the soil is moist, but not soggy! Most flowers only need water once a week. The easiest way to tell if they’re getting thirsty is to stick your fingers into the soil. If it’s dry, then it’s time for a drink.
- Size of the pot: Consider the material, size, and drainage capability of the pot and whether this suits the needs of your flower. The pot should not be too big, and once the plant has outgrown it, it should get replaced with a larger one to allow for more expansion. Make sure that there’s a drainage hole at the bottom of your chosen pot.
- Fertilize regularly: Try tofertilize your flowers once a month when they’re flowering.You can fertilize them a little less during the winter months when the state of your flower is more stagnant. If you make your own compost, even better! You can add a little every month to keep the soil rich and well-fed.
- Be aware of the temperature, humidity, and ventilation conditions needed for your flower: Most flowers enjoy between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 10 degrees colder once the sun goes down. Humidity levels should mimic their natural growing conditions and can be achieved by misting them with a spray bottle. When it comes to the right ventilation, you can circulate the air by placing a fan near the flower.
Sowing The Final Seeds
Whether you’re looking to decorate your home in a sustainable way or to pick up a new hobby, indoor flower gardening is a great choice. Who knows? You may enjoy it so much that you end up taking a course or two to learn about growing exotic flowers or how to artfully arrange your home-grown blooms!
