There\u2019s never been a better time to bring the outdoors inside. Here\u2019s the scoop on what to buy to get your indoor garden off the ground.<\/p>\n
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BEGINNER PLANTS<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s always good to have at least a few low maintenance indoor plants. Look for hardy varieties that will thrive year-round and don\u2019t require constant attention, watering or pruning. Our top picks include:<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Monstera. This big leaf, palm-like plant will make your room look and feel like a tropical island. \u00a0The large leaves are richly green and have plenty of character.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Peace lily. The peace lily is known for being a great air-purifier and a hardy indoor plant. They don\u2019t need a lot of sunlight but do prefer warm temperatures, so keep it away from the air con.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Devil\u2019s Ivy. If you want a romantic, jungle look, devil\u2019s ivy is right for you. It\u2019s a low-light plant, making it great for an office or areas without a lot of natural light.<\/p>\n
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INTERMEDIATE PLANTS<\/p>\n
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Once you\u2019ve graduated from taking care of a few low-maintenance plants, you can move on to these varieties.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Calathea. This is a statement decoration in whatever space you put it in. They don\u2019t require a lot of light, but they like humidity \u2013 warmth and some moisture. Don\u2019t drench them with water and always ensure the pot has adequate drainage.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Giant bird of paradise. A large palm-like plant, it loves sunlight and, if taken care of, will bloom with a dramatic blue and white flower in the warmer months.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Ficus Audrey. More easy-going than its cousin the fiddle leaf fig, it loves lots of indirect sunlight \u2013 so pop it in a room with big windows.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Mini monstera. A shrunken version of the (much) larger monstera, this variety is ideal for smaller spaces.<\/p>\n
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What else do I need?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You may want to decorate with beautiful pots and plant stands to make your indoor garden work with your decor. However, be sure to feed your soil down the track. \u00a0Other handy items include a good watering can and a nice pair of secateurs for pruning and propagating.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There\u2019s never been a better time to bring the outdoors inside. Here\u2019s the scoop on what to buy to get…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6235,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-inspiration"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8542"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8542\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/manorlakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}