Green ceiling (plafond vegetal) provides healthy place to the indoor planting.There are several benefits to indoor planting. Some of these include that you don’t have to worry about bugs, and your plants can enjoy the natural sunlight which they would not otherwise receive if growing in a window box or on a patio.
One major benefit to indoor planting is that you do not have to depend on outside weather conditions for optimal growth. If you live in an area where winters are cold, then it is best to plant indoors during the winter months when temperatures are milder and there is no snow covering the ground.
Indoor plants also give off a great scent that is different from any others. You can smell them even before you see them! The scents come from oils produced by the leaves, stems and roots. Plants like cannabis (marijuana), lavender, rosemary, lemon verbena, geraniums, etc., all emit their own unique scents.
The other main reason for indoor planting is that you do not have to keep track of watering your plants. They require a certain amount of water each week to survive. For example, you may need to water your cannabis every 2-3 days depending on the temperature and humidity levels.
However, when you grow your plants indoors, you can simply fill up a vase with water and let the plant drink as much as it wants. This is one of the biggest benefits to having indoor plants.
If you want to start your own collection of potted plants, then you will need to buy seeds or purchase starter plants from a reputable nursery.
When you decide to begin planting your plants, choose a location somewhere in your home that has good air circulation. A nice place to start is near a vent, where warm moist air will be coming out of the vent.
Another good choice would be next to a heater vent. Air is heated when it comes out of the vents. So, it is important that you choose a spot that is away from these types of vents.
Next, choose a location away from your heating system so there won’t be any risk of a fire starting from flammable materials in the room. There are also many dangers from electrical components such as light switches and outlets. So, make sure there is adequate space between your electrical appliances and the places where you plan to put your plants.
A good rule of thumb is to not keep anything within 6 inches (15cm) of any electrical equipment.
You should also be careful of the type of lighting that you use while growing your plants. There are two major types of lights which are used in the hobby. One type is called fluorescent lighting and the other is called HID lighting. Fluorescent lighting produces very little heat compared to HID lighting.
HID lighting is what most people refer to as “grow lights”. These are designed to produce intense amounts of heat. They also create the blue spectrum of light which is beneficial to plants.
To get started, you’ll need a few supplies. First, you will need a small potting soil mix. Also, you will need a container (such as a Mason jar). You could also use a plastic tub and/or a glass vase. Make sure the container is large enough to hold 3-4 weeks worth of water.
After purchasing your soil mixture, add a bit of sand to help absorb moisture, then water it down until it is damp. Next, scoop out some of the soil mixture into the bottom of the container. Fill the rest of the container with water. When adding water to the container, always be sure to rinse the soil mixture first.
Then, add a layer of soil mixture over the top of the water. Continue this process until you reach the top of the container. Then, cover the top of the container with soil mixture.
Now, place your seeds inside the soil mixture. Keep in mind that you should only seed the bottom half of the container. Cover the remainder of the container with soil mixture.
Now, place your plant in its final resting spot. Be sure to keep the soil mixture moist at all times. Water it regularly to avoid root rot. In addition, you can mist your plants with distilled water several times throughout the day.
Keep in mind that you can plant more than one kind of plant in a single container. Just make sure that your containers are big enough to accommodate more than one type of plant.
Once you have placed your seeds and planted your plants, you need to wait. Your plants need time to mature and develop their proper size. Depending on how fast your plant grows, this could take anywhere from six weeks to three months.
During this period, you can expect to change your water once per week. Always remember to check the water level in your plant’s container.
If your plant does not appear healthy after four weeks, then you must remove it from your container and replace it with another.
Once you have successfully grown your plants in their new environment, you can now enjoy the beautiful sight of your indoor plants.
There are a number of things you can do to improve the overall appearance of your indoor plants. Some of these include changing the lighting, adjusting the temperature, and providing additional nutrients.
Changing the lighting is something that you can do easily. Most plants prefer to grow under low light conditions. However, high intensity light bulbs such as HIDs tend to dry out your plants. So, you will need to find a balance between the amount of light that your plants are exposed to and the type of light bulb that you are using.
Adjusting the temperature of your plants is also possible. You can use a fan or a dehumidifier to regulate the temperature of your plants.
Finally, you can always sprinkle fertilizer directly onto your plants. Fertilizers promote healthy growth of your plants.
As you can see, growing plants indoors is easy and rewarding. You just need to follow a few simple instructions. The hardest part is deciding what type of plants to grow. There are hundreds of different varieties of flowers and foliage available.
Conclusion
Indoor planting is very beneficial as it gives you an opportunity to keep the collection of plants in your home only and also you also get to see the greenery in the home which is good for your eyes and also it gives you a good habit of giving water to plants.
