Best Houseplants for Nashville Apartments
Jul 4th, 2007 by Nashville apartments
There are several things to consider when deciding to bring plants into your Nashville apartment. Your life style is the primary concern. Do you have children? Is there a pet in the Nashville apartment or do you plan to get one? Are you so busy you rarely are at home? Answers to these questions will help guide you in selecting the best houseplants for your Nashville apartment.
There are some general tips for selecting Nashville apartment plants. Know what you need to do to care for special plants, such as tropical plants, before you purchase one. These types of plants usually need high humidity to survive. Your typical houseplant needs an environment with 60% humidity. Most tropical plants need 90%. If you decide to go with one of these plants, you might want to place them in your kitchen where the humidity is usually higher.
Always, make sure any plant you select is kid-friendly and pet-friendly. Children like to touch plants and some pets like to eat them. Make sure the plant is not toxic in any way. Always check the tag before purchasing the plant. If it does not say it is nontoxic, ask a sales person. Avoid plants that produce berries of any kind because children will want to pick the berries and eat them. If you have children, safe plants include African violets, spider plants, rubber plants, and Swedish ivy. If your child is interested in plant life, get a bamboo. Bamboo is very difficult to kill, making it an ideal plant for children. Best of all, bamboo grows in water, so you cannot overwater it!
If you are a professional who is rarely home or you just cannot remember to take care of plants, select low maintenance plants that do not need to be watered every day. Keep in mind that low maintenance plants are difficult, though not impossible, to kill. You still need to water and otherwise care for them. Use a calendar to remind yourself when to water them. When you water your plant, water it thoroughly. A drop of water will not sustain your plant. Monitor the room temperature. Keep plants away from vents which may create too much hot or cold air for plant survival.
If you have limited direct sunlight coming into your Nashville apartment, you need to find plants that thrive in the shade. Consider getting an ivy or spider plant. The only way to really kill these plants is by overwatering them. These plants only need to be watered every now and then. They do not need very much sun light to thrive. You can plant ivy and spider plants in floor containers or in hanging containers.
If you do get sunlight into your Nashville apartment on a regular basis, you can get a cactus. Cacti rarely need water and thrive in sunlight. There are many exotic types of cacti with beautiful blooms that you can choose from. Similarly, an aloe plant is a common indoor plant. Many people use the aloe plant for medicinal purposes. Use your curtains and blinds to manage the level of sunlight coming in to your Nashville apartment.
Regardless of the plants you decide on, plant care is a must. Find out what you should and should not do. Know what to do if your plant becomes infested with insects. Do not forget to water and feed your plants. Use room temperature water so you do not harm your plants. You do not need a lot of fertilizer when you feed your plants. Follow all plant care instructions and your plant will thrive for a long time.
You do not need to have a green thumb to have Nashville apartment plants. Select plants based on your life style and interests. Anyone can manage and care for plants as long as you learn and follow basic plant care guidelines.