With which plants decorate your home?
Bring a little green in your interior is nice and decorative ... but not only! Did you know that some plants can bring you daily benefits? Only one condition: put them in the right place. If you think you do not have a green thumb, think again! The location of a plant contributes greatly to its full development. Here are 7 types of plants that are perfect for 7 places in your home.
In the lobby
The entrance to a house is often not very bright. Because of the main door, it is a very exposed area with drafts. If you have enough space, opt for a Spathiphyllum : with its bushy foliage and modest need of light, it will be perfect.
On the other hand, if your entrance is a narrow corridor, bet on small plants . Why not a bonsai to give a touch of greenery? Ivy, particularly resistant and cleanser will also fit. Let it fall from the top of a shelf for a wild and natural effect.
In the living room or the dining room
The room often has a good light, a large window, or even a bay window! It is also a warm place because we like to stay there for several hours, well installed at the bottom of the sofa . The living room is the ideal place to live the ficus . With this plant, impossible to be wrong: there are about 700 species, so at least one of them should match you. On the space side, it's the same thing: in open ground, the ficus can climb up to 2m, while some species can be grown in bonsai. It's up to you to choose the chosen one of your heart.
In the kitchen
In the kitchen, a green plant is a real breath of oxygen. It is essential that it be endowed with depolluting qualities: the kitchen is a room cleaned several times a day with chemicals. Be careful though to choose a plant adapted to the climatic conditions of the room. Because the kitchen is also a place punctually wet and subject to regular peaks of heat: therefore prefer a resistant plant. Nephrolepis (fern) or pothos are good options.
In the bedroom
It is sometimes said that plants should be avoided in the room: it's a received idea! On the contrary, you can enjoy the benefits of certain plants to spend serene nights. One precaution: regularly ventilate the room to feed your plants with oxygen. If you have trouble sleeping, a pot of jasmine could help you: it's a natural sleeping pill. The same goes for gardenia and lavender .
In the bathroom
The problem with this room is that it is often dimly lit by natural light. Add to that a changing temperature: hot and humid when bathing, and cooler when the room is not occupied. Opt for a tropical plant like papyrus , or sansevieria (also called "mother-in-law"), which comes from Africa.
In the office
Today, no work without a computer and internet connection. So between phone, WiFi and Bluetooth, it is better to opt for a plant with the power to reduce electromagnetic waves. Yes, aloe vera has this almost magical power! Be careful not to forget it during the holidays: it needs to be watered once a week. Another option, if you are afraid to forget it but stick to a touch of greenery, it's the cactus . It requires little maintenance: depending on the species, one watering per month is often sufficient.
In the veranda
Under the veranda , you can enjoy the beautiful plants most demanding in light. But they must also love the heat. The livistona is typically the plant adapted to this kind of atmosphere. But if you want to turn your veranda into a veritable winter garden, get out there. A bougainvillea will adorn your walls with its beautiful purple flowers for example. Why not dare a lemon tree? Well cared for, it can grow several meters and its evergreen will accompany you all year. Another option: an olive tree in pot .