So if you’ve been following me for awhile you know I love plants, I have them all over my house. Some are fake but most of them are real *(I have like two fake ones) I’ve learned so much about plants since I first began collecting them so I wanted to share some useful tips. I always get comments on my Instagram to do a blog on how to keep them alive so this will have some tips for that as well. Plants are basically like having a child, some are very needy, some aren’t, some require lots and lots of care and some like to be “independent” (LOL) Keep reading for free Plant Printables!
Figure out a spot in your home where you’d like to keep a plant or plants. Figure out the lighting in your home (This is crucial) Consider how much time you’ll have for plant maintenance. That’ll basically decide for you how many to get. For starters grab one or two. (keep reading and i’ll give you 8 of the best beginner plants) Pick out a plant or two that’s best for YOU. Don’t go based on looks to begin with. Get your feet dirty first and understand them.
Once you pick up your first baby or babies, study them, research, figure out what they like, how often they like to be watered, how much light they need, how much humidity, fertilizer, etc. This will help so much and come in handy when you bring other babies in the house.
Having good drainage is critical for houseplants. Make sure your planter has a drainage hole or keep the plant in their nursery pot for awhile and place in a pot. I don’t recommend terra cotta when starting as it really sucks the water out fast. So you’ll have to water more often.
Watering is huge. Overwatering is one of the most common houseplant killers. Most plants like to dry out before getting more water. Some like to be moist all the time. Water slowly and thoroughly. Most of my plants like filtered water. I’ve even heard of some that enjoy fish tank water (not dirty ofcourse) or even rain water. It doesn’t rain much in Arizona, so I haven’t tested that out.
Clean leaves (they have shiners at home depot, lowes, basically anywhere that carries plants) This will help the plant to get even growth all around and keep the leaves nice and pretty. Looking brand new with some new babies on it!
Too much attention usually kills houseplants (unless it’s a dang calathea, they hate me) Avoid too much water, too much light, (they can burn) too much fertilizer and too much moving around. Once you have a place for them, try not to move them. They don’t like to be moved.
Remember, everyone has to start somewhere and any plant owner has likely killed a plant or two. It takes a lot of time and a lot of patience to get to know plants and what each one likes, doesn’t like. Don’t be discouraged!
Snake Plants – You basically don’t need to do much with these. Perfect for a beginner and very aesthetically pleasing!
Pothos – This was actually my first ever plant and why I fell in love with them. Super easy, don’t need much care of attention. I don’t water until they look sad.
Brazil Philodendron – Basically same as pothos, So easy to maintain!
ZZ Plant – I love these plants!! Low Light, Low Water & They grow so fast and look so pretty!
Spider Plant – Easy to maintain, not much attention.
Peace Lily – These are so pretty to the eye! Very easy to maintain.
Chinese Evergreens – Another great beginner plant. Not very needy.
Monstera – Last but not least, this was the second plant I ever owned and I’ve bought so many since then. So easy to maintain and they are gorgeous!!
I’ve even included free printable so you can keep track of watering, fertilizer, and more.
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