Tips for growing healthy and beautiful houseplants

There are four main factors that people have to be aware of in order to make their houseplants healthy and beautiful. These four includes lighting, soil, water and moisture.

Lighting is necessary to be considered since it is the source of energy that houseplants use during photosynthesis, a biological process that allows them to manufacture their own food. Adequate lighting should be provided for the houseplants. Aside from that, it also necessary to be aware that different plants have different needs when it comes to lighting. Plants that need a lesser amount of sunlight can be placed in a window that faces north or south while houseplants that needs a relatively more amount of sunlight should be placed near windows facing west or east. Sunlight can also be filtered appropriately using translucent covers or curtain. This is important because it would prevent the plant from losing too much moisture.

Soil – another important factor for the houseplants. It contains the nutrition that the plant needs.
When choosing the soil, it is very important to choose soil that is firm, and appropriate for drainage and aeration. The soil can be made healthier by adding fertilizers into it. However, we should always be cautious when choosing fertilizers, it is very crucial to choose the right amount of fertilizers because different species of plants require diverse amounts of nutrition and choosing the wrong quantity can harm the plants instead of helping them.

Water is another essential factor; plants use water to manufacture food for it-self. Thus, it is important to water your houseplants regularly or as required. Furthermore, you should remember that under-watering would cause houseplants to dry-up, while over-watering could cause the root to rot and also causes mold and fungus to grow on the plant or on the soil around the plant.
Lastly, moisture and humidity around houseplants allow them to maintain internal equilibrium. It keeps the leaves of the plants from turning brown and wilting. The moisture and humidity should be maintained by occasionally misting of the plant, using a water spray or any similar tool. Potted plants can also be moved or relocate to an area with considerable humidity and moisture.