Indoor plants do more than liven up a room’s décor. They circulate fresh oxygen so we can breathe easily. Indoors plants can improve mood and help you to relax after a stressful day. But, for you to reap these desirable results, your plants need proper care and attention.  There are hundreds of indoor plant species available, and many have their own unique growing needs and conditions.

To have success growing any indoor plant its important you learn all you can before you bring it home. Research can be done online by typing in the plants scientific name. A visit to a local nursery can give you accurate answers and other useful tips. Digging out plant facts early will give you an advantage when you begin to grow the plant.  Here are three things to look for.

#1 Sunlight needs: Sunlight is food for plants, therefore, find out exactly how much the plant needs for maximum growth.  It is safe to say almost all plants need some daytime sunlight to survive. Others can get by on slight sunlight.

#2 Get the soil right: Plants get most nutrients from gardening soil. Therefore, plants overall health is directly tied to the soil nutrients. Several quality soils are available at garden nurseries and home improvement center. Fresh soil has nutrients that can feed a plant for 3 months or more.



#3 Correct watering is important: Many indoor plants die because of too much or too little water.  Stick to the plant specific watering needs for best result. If your not sure, as a guideline, keep soil moist but never soggy.



A few other points: If your indoor plant leaves begin to fall off, the plant may need water.  If they appear wilted, it’s possible too much water is the culprit. Remove dead or diseased leaves so the plants energy is focused on new healthy growth.  You have great success with many plants following these three tips.