Growing indoor tropical foliage plants
Growing indoor tropical foliage plants in your home has always been a
tricky business. Most of us simply do not live in the right environment to
ensure that plants will make it through the year, but with a little help from
your home’s ability to retain heat, you can actually make your home into a sort
of greenhouse that is perfectly suited for all kinds of indoor tropical foliage
plants. You may have to invest in a few gadgets to keep the humidity and
temperature in your home regulated – but the payoff of having beautiful tropical
plants around will more than make up for it.
You also need to concentrate on the amount of humidity your indoor plants
receive. While 70 percent is perfect for most indoor plants, you should shoot
for a number that is a bit higher for tropical plants because their natural
environment is much more humid than for most plants.
Finally, if you really want to make sure that your indoor tropical foliage
plants grow up to be strong and healthy, you want to be sure not to cheap
out on water or soil – buy the best soil, use pure, clean water, and make sure
that your plants have plenty of drainage in their pots for maximum
effectiveness.