Lowveld - April 2020

Greendecor
Rediscover the beauty and benefits of indoor
plants. Plants are natural living decor, bringing
a room to life, changing the mood, and adding
colour and texture. They are also good for us, by
cleaning the air and helping us to relax. Here’s
how to use indoor plants to create a beautiful,
tranquil space.
Indoor elegance
There is nothing more graceful
or elegant than Phalaenopsis
(moth orchid). Grow plants
in glass containers to display
the roots. Plants flower for up
to three months and are easy to
care for. They need strong, bright
indirect light, and high humidity for
the best growth and flowers. Drop
two ice cubes on the top
of the plant once a week;
this will supply enough
water. Alternatively, run water
through the potting mix for one
minute every three to 10 days,
depending on the season.
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Indestructible anthuriums
You don’t need green fingers to keep
anthuriums alive. They last indoors for many
years, needing bright indirect light in a warm
room. Let the soil dry out slightly between
watering and don’t let the plant stand in water.
There are large as well as dwarf varieties in
a great colour range from dark red/black, to
salmon, pink, yellow, shades of red and white as
well as bicolours.