Most houseplants, including pothos, philodendron, aglaonema, ficus, palms, ivy, and many others prefer to grow in a moist, well drained growing medium (aka, potting soil, potting mix, or container mix). Never plant into a container that does not have a drain hole. Planting containers come in endless shapes and sizes, so choose what you like best. The next size up should be two to four inches larger than the one it’s coming out of, depending on the plant’s growth rate. Eventually, as the plant grows, it must be re-potted into a larger container. New houseplants can either stay in the plastic grower pot they came in or be re-potted into a nicer pot of the same size. They must provide adequate resources (water and nutrients) for the plant to survive. Pot them correctlyĪesthetics aside, plant pots are first and foremost a replacement for the earth. In addition to the aesthetic benefit of plant groupings, they also make plant maintenance more efficient since it’s done all in one place. Try mixing and matching a variety of growth habits, leaf textures, and foliage colors for even more visual interest. Rather than dotting individual small plants throughout the room, create a more impactful garden feel by clustering them in groups of three or five. Large floor plants work well alone, but smaller plants easily become lost in space. Display them on plant stands, shelves, end tables, and other open spaces. Smaller tabletop plants may be bushy or trailing.

Rooms with no natural sunlight, or only north-facing windows, have low light.įloor plants are an excellent way to fill empty space.They typically range from 2.5 to 5 feet tall and include tree forms, also called standards, as well as bush forms. A sunny room with south- or west-facing windows that receives six hours of sunlight daily is considered a bright room. Observe the lighting in the areas where you wish to grow houseplants and the amount of available space.

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