8.Indoor Plants Bring The Beauty Of Nature Indoors It's a smart move to buy them in bulk with mixed varieties, such as this set of 20 assorted rare succulents at Amazon. Allow the compost to dry out completely before watering thoroughly, avoiding the rosettes or glaucous leaves as this will cause the plant to rot. Avoid humid areas such as bathrooms or kitchens instead, opt for dry conditions with warm temperatures from 64-75℉ (18 – 24☌). Echeveria, sedum, lithops and haworthia are all easily available, decorative and love a bright, sunny spot. Varying in shape, size, color and height, these little gems make a fantastic indoor display grouped together in individual pots lined up on shelf or window ledge or planted en masse as a table focal point. These have resulted in a huge number of weird and wonderful plants that are not only tough but also simple to grow.’ Gynelle Lyon author of Prick, (published Mitchell Beazley) says, ‘the term 'succulent' refers to those plants, that over time have undergone modifications to their shape and structure. With their intriguing and intricate shapes, succulents are hugely popular plants – both indoors and out. Temperatures of between 60-75℉ (16 – 24☌) are ideal for this beauty and bear in mind that it can grow up to 13ft (4m) so you may need to trim it as needed. Preferring a humid environment, you may want to occasionally mist your plant or place it in a steamy bathroom. With over 489 species to choose from you won’t be left wanting. This will promote off shoots and more branches, meaning more leaves.’

They also suggest to ‘Increase the bushiness of this plant by pinching out after a leaf node on single stems.

‘These plants will thrive in almost all levels of humidity, however placing them in high humidity environments will encourage larger leaves,’ say the plant experts at Hortology. A large leaved climber hailing from the Caribbean, it loves bright light positions but can also cope with a bit of shade.Ī natural and prolific climber, it can be trained up a mossy pole and looks stunning in a raised planter. If you are after a tall, upright plant that won’t invade your space then try a philodendron.

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