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The Guide To Houseplants And Why You Should Invest In Them

Find out what type of houseplants do the best in low light!

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The Guide To Houseplants And Why You Should Invest In Them

Why are plants important? They absorb CO2 and release O2. They clean the air for us so we can breathe! How cool is that?! Plants are what allow us to live and should be treated with the utmost respect and love.

I think buying plants is one of the best decisions I've made. I recently changed up my room to have a green, natural feel to it. What other way to do that than add some beautiful plants to the mix! I was unsure what to invest in as my room generally sits at 70 degrees give or take with a low amount of light entering my large window. However, I was set on getting plants to make my room homey and beautiful. The quest was on for low light plants that do well in the variably humid weather of Wisconsin.

Whether you're on the quest for a room remodeling and would like to brighten the space up with some plants or simply would just love to get some gorgeous plants, I recommend figuring out the amount of light in your location as well as the usual temperature. Once you know these factors, you can look into what plant fits your living situation the best.

I encourage you to buy from your local greenhouse or plant nursery as they are generally small businesses who love what they do! If you find yourself in Milwaukee, I would recommend going to Kellner's Greenhouse. They have such an expansive and beautiful collection of ALL kinds of plants. They recently got in a new shipment of plants and are preparing to open up the other parts of the greenhouse. It is quite a large greenhouse. It feels like you're in a wonderland of plants. If you're a plant lover like me you will definitely find that Kellner's Greenhouse is the place to be. Go and check them out. We love supporting small businesses!

What plants are best suited for your home if you have low light?

If you have low light entering your home or the location you would like to place the plant, then I would recommend the flowing houseplants:

1. English Ivy

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Ivy does well in moderate to low light. You should let it dry thoroughly between watering to ensure the happiness of your new green friend. I recommend English Ivy.

2. ZZ Plant

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ZZ plants do very well in a dry, low light home. These bad boys can really handle low light. Plus, their foliage is beautiful!

3. Snake Plant

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These guys can do very well in low light and can deal with dry environments no problem!

4. Pothos

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These plants are my absolute favorite. They come in various forms – marble queen, neon, golden, etc. They do well in low light and prefer to dry out in between watering. I have one of these guys and he is putting out so many new leaves. Be careful not to over water as a white fungus film can grow on the top of the soil. However, this fungus is harmless. Proper watering and making sure the plant has enough space to grow is conducive to maintaining a happy pothos!

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