Plants in an apartment or a house have several uses. They embellish the scene, make it comfortable and welcoming. They also help purify the air in the house and serve as an exciting and varied leisure. Specific care is actually needed because the plants are much more than simple adornment, they are more like living ornaments. It is source of personal satisfaction and pride for the person who gives all his care and attention to these plants.

The arrangement for the plant you just purchased or that you have offered is crucial and decisive. For the well-being and beauty of your plants, the temperature of the room in which they are located should not be too high and should remain as constant as possible.

Indoor plants love the natural light but not direct sunlight which can burn their leaves quickly. Choose a place that is airy and bright enough for your plants. Generally, the best location is near the windows.

Plants also resent drafts. A narrow entrance without clarity is not conducive to the installation of plants. Remember also to install a green plant in your bathroom if it has a window. A Cyperus (Umbrella Plant) is an aquatic plant with a resistant and undemanding fragrance that thrives in the bath.

Also be sure not to expose your plant near a direct source of heat (or air conditioner). The plants are very sensitive to temperature variations. If possible, collect several plants together to reconstitute a mini micro-climate favorable to their development. To this end, porches, conservatories are ideal because they are full of light, are immune to temperature and do not suffer from dry air caused by heating.

Plants are generally well liked in that extra living space. But be careful of excess heat in summer and too cold in winter. The plants that are most vulnerable can be protected if the premises are not heated.

Signs of poor health in plants, what to do?

It is essential to recognize the symptoms of ill health of a plant to remediate them. The leaves are the main indicator: yellow leaves, softened, dried lets you know there's something wrong.

If the soil is dry and leaves area falling, your plant needs water.

If plant is getting too dry, you can float it by immersing the pot in a tub of water for several minutes so that the water gets thoroughly into it. It will do the plant good.

But keep in mind, watering too often can damage the plant roots. If the plant leaves have become too soften, stop watering the plants and if necessary remove the pot and drop it on sheets of newspaper to absorb excess water.

Pests or diseases may also come devastate your plant. The easiest way to identify the origin of the disease or the nature of pests is to cut a piece of the stem and take it to a botanist who can identify the cause of the malaise of your plant and explain the procedures (treatment, potting mix, fertilizer).

Some resistant plants require little care.

The Clivia is a plant with broad green leaves that produces beautiful orange flower stems. This plant likes to be cramped in its pot, but even too much attention does not guarantee producing a beautiful flower.

Elephant's Foot (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a beautiful succulent plant native to Mexico consists of a broad stem (like a trunk) in shape of elephant's foot. It's a plant that grows slowly but surely and has the most beautiful and pleasant effects for all types of interior.

The leg goose (Syngonium podophyllum) is a plant with foliage climbing or falling depending on your choice with variegated leaves is beautiful. This plant does not require much care and grows very quickly (with minimal watering).

Orchids are undoubtedly difficult to maintain, but their flowers are so beautiful and last for weeks or months. Even if your orchid offers a single bloom, compared with a bouquet of flowers that lasts a few days, this flower will embellish in a much more better way.

For a complete list of florists in UK, visit our business directory