7 tips for PLANT PARENTS

STEP UP YOUR INDOOR GREENERY GAME WITH THESE HELPFUL HACKS

Love plants but hate the mess they can sometimes make? Eco-friendly pot brand Elho share how to house and maintain your leafy friends so they thrive without soiling your space!

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When choosing a pot for your new indoor plant, consider a waterproof option. This will stop you from getting water ring marks on your favourite furniture pieces, which we all know are impossible to clean!

2

Consider the weight of the pot you are selecting. Using heavy pots indoors will make cleaning around the area difficult, so ensure the plant will be light enough when potted to dust and wipe around and under easily.

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Use a shallow and wide pot to allow you to experiment with a few plants in the one pot. This means less watering, less cleaning and will remove clutter from your home.

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With spring’s higher temperatures and brighter days, your house plants will have a growth spurt, so it’s prime time for a re-pot. This should be done every year to ensure there is 20 per cent room for growth. Doing this means your green friend won’t overgrow its home and cause a mess all over yours!

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If you have pets, ensure that you place your plants out of reach, so they don’t tip soil out or leave nibbled leaves on the floor. Also, remember to always check what plants are safe for animals before sprucing up your space with greenery.

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A self-watering insert may be your key to keeping plants hydrated without risking water splashes on your furnishings from heading to and from the tap too many times.

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Make sure you clean the dust off plant leaves so it doesn’t build up in your home. This can be done by simply wiping with a clean, damp cloth.