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Plants provide such a beautiful, decorative and welcoming atmosphere to our homes. They help with our health, by purifying our air and also help with our focus, but sometimes caring for our green friends can be challenging, especially if you don't have any experience on dealing with indoor plants.

Indoor plants, are plants that require a low amount of light to thrive. There are a variety of plans that can thrive indoors, like palms, ferns, succulents.

So, if you're caring for indoor plants for the first time, our ultimate guide will provide you with the necessary information to allow your green friends to thrive.

How much light does an indoor plant need?

Depending on the plant you are using for your indoor environment the amount of light your plant will need, will go from continuous light, to 8 hours or less.

What are the best indoor plants?

Good indoor plants will tolerate low light and humidity. Also, they are less likely to deal with pests, and don't grow too much.The best indoor plants are:

Aglaonema – It is attractive, tolerates low light, and does not grow too quickly.
Aspidistra – If you need to take a vacation, and don't want to be concerned about your plant, Aspidistra is great for you. It doesn't need a lot of water, and can handle low light.
Succulents – All they need is a lot of light and water them rarely.
Dracaenas
Philodendrons

How do you care for your indoor plants?

Here are some important an easy tips to help you keep your plants green and healthy:

Keep potting moist – It is important to make sure soil not too wet nor too dry.
Make sure the pot has drainage holes in the bottom, so that the plant doesn't drown and die.
Place your plant near a light source, whether it's natural or artificial.
Determine the plant species you have, so you can care more accurately for it.

The most important tip to remember is to not over water your plant. Also, keep your house temperature between 65 degrees to 75 degrees, and remember that drastic changes in temperature will shock your plant.

How do you know if your plants are healthy?

Knowing how to tell if a plant is healthy, can help avoid problems down the road. Here are the most important tips to remember:

Foliage – Avoid plants with yellowing leaves
Roots – Check the bottom of your pot. If the roots are coming out of the bottom of your pot, this means the it is time to change your pot.
Pests and disease – Check if the leaves have yellow spots under them as it is a sign of pests.

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