{"id":6450,"date":"2021-12-27T12:53:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T12:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=6450"},"modified":"2021-12-30T07:59:13","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T07:59:13","slug":"how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-healthy-good-looking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-healthy-good-looking","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Indoor Plants Healthy &amp; Good-Looking?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having plants in our lives is the most extraordinary and unbe-leaf-able thing that God has bestowed upon us. They are the perfect way to add a dash of a colour splash anywhere they are put at. Other than adding warmth and serenity to the home, they improve the quality of indoor air, reduce stress levels, boost mental well-being and even make a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/gifts\">gift<\/a>. And who doesn\u2019t like the scent of soil, these splendorous indoor plants fill our abode with? To continue reaping such benefits, you must give your plants appropriate care. In this writing piece, we present expert-backed tips that will help you take care of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/indoor-plants\">indoor plants<\/a> and keep them healthy and good-looking.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-healthy-good-looking\/#Placement_of_the_Plant\" title=\"Placement of the Plant\">Placement of the Plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-healthy-good-looking\/#Water_Properly\" title=\"Water Properly\">Water Properly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-healthy-good-looking\/#Mist_%E2%80%93_But_Not_as_a_Replacement_to_Water\" title=\"Mist &#8211; But Not as a Replacement to Water\">Mist &#8211; But Not as a Replacement to Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-healthy-good-looking\/#Know_When_to_Repot\" title=\"Know When to Repot\">Know When to Repot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-healthy-good-looking\/#Keep_Foliage_Clean\" title=\"Keep Foliage Clean\">Keep Foliage Clean<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placement_of_the_Plant\"><\/span><strong>Placement of the Plant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/S7L0IzbC8542Pqy4O2\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Placement of the Plant\" width=\"402\" height=\"226\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We have been taught since childhood that just like we humans need oxygen to survive, plants need sunlight to survive and thrive. And indoor plants are no different! When deciding where to put plants, understand their needs first. While some plants (brightly coloured foliage) need direct sunlight to propagate, some are Heliophobia (intense, a bit irrational fear of the sun). Rest, the thumb rule is to keep the indoor plants in a partly shaded corner that receives indirect sunlight. Do not expose your plants directly to sunlight over extended periods. Don\u2019t leave them out in the open for many days.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Properly\"><\/span><strong>Water Properly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/xQH5ZpvsFiyjYPV2j6\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Water Properly\" width=\"402\" height=\"226\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Overwatering is a common mistake most plant parents happen to do unintentionally. Though most houseplants require frequent, thorough watering, you need to make sure whether your plant is feeling thirsty or you need to wait until you water them again. Let the soil dry partially before you water your indoor plants. You can check the moisture of soil by sticking your finger into the top 2 inches of soil. If the soil seems dry, it\u2019s time to quench their thirst. You can also know how dry a plant is by lifting the pot. It will be heavy after watering, lighter as it dries out.<\/p>\n<p><em>P.S: To save the potted plants from drying out quickly, put a damp sponge at the bottom of the pot below the soil. It will act as a water reservoir.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mist_%E2%80%93_But_Not_as_a_Replacement_to_Water\"><\/span><strong>Mist &#8211; But Not as a Replacement to Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 413px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/tgfSxa9uYx6E0\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Mist - But Not as a Replacement to Water\" width=\"403\" height=\"172\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the ways to take care of your indoor plants and keep them healthy and good-looking is to mist the leaves<\/span>. It is a nice and no-sweat way to provide moisture to cuttings that develop new roots. It is recommended to mist soft water on the plants. Try to mist them in the early morning and do not mist them when exposed to full sunlight.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_When_to_Repot\"><\/span><strong>Know When to Repot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 408px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/f8yruy7kO0MRz5hJbx\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Know When to Repot\" width=\"398\" height=\"224\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Though any time is a good time to re-pot, the best is just before the growth begins; i. e. spring for most houseplants. Some of the signs that your indoor plants are ready to be repotted are soil dries out quickly, almost no water retention, new leaves take time to blossom, roots propagating through the drainage holes and you see only roots and no soil.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Foliage_Clean\"><\/span><strong>Keep Foliage Clean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/12y6MJfXlaADSM\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Keep Foliage Clean\" width=\"400\" height=\"192\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dust the dirt off the leaves as they block the sunlight and foster insects. Just take a damp towel and wipe them. In areas with mild winter, take them outdoors and water plants with a garden hose.<\/p>\n<p>So these were some of the sure-shot successful ways to take care of indoor plants and keep them healthy and good-looking. Though the requirements differ based on cultural needs, these general tips will keep your green babies thriving all year long. Rest, you can always gift plants to your loved ones. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/which-houseplants-make-the-best-gifts\">houseplants that make a great gift<\/a>! There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/plants\">online plants delivery<\/a> websites that can deliver your greetings to the doorstep of your choice. Try them out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having plants in our lives is the most extraordinary and unbe-leaf-able thing that God has bestowed upon us. They are the perfect way to add a dash of a colour splash anywhere they are put at. 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