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House Plants for Healthy Living: March
House Plants have become a prominent fixture in every ad, tv show and movie out there in recent years. With their abundance of health benefits and use in everyday decor, it’s no surprise that they are one of the fastest-growing trends for 2020. Here are our choices for top House Plants for March.
Ficus Lyrata
Also known as a Fiddle Leaf Fig, these plants are very popular. With broad leaves on wiry branches, Fiddle Leaf Figs make a statement in your home.
Light: This plant likes bright, indirect light. Keep it in an area that gets plenty of natural light throughout the day. Rotate your plant every few months to ensure it grows evenly.
Water: Allow the top layer of soil to dry out before watering. Fiddle Leaf Figs are a bit picky when it comes to water. Water thoroughly, but do not let it sit in water. If your plant is overwatered the leaves will have dark spots. If it is under-watered the edges will turn brown and leaves will drop. It is important to monitor the water levels at first so you understand its watering needs.
Fertilizer: Fiddle Leaf Figs only need fertilizer when they are actively growing, usually March thru September. Use a balanced house plant food once a month in the Spring and Summer. Hold off on fertilizing in the Fall and Winter.
Shamrocks
Bring a little luck into your home with Shamrocks. They are great house plants and available in a few varieties to give you home a pop of color. Although they are typically sold around St. Patrick’s Day, Shamrocks make great plants year-round.
Light: Shamrocks do best with bright, indirect light in a cooler location where temperatures stay between 60 and 70 degrees.
Water: Keep your Shamrock’s soil moist. It likes to dry slightly between waterings, so monitor it frequently.
Fertilizer: Fertilize with a balanced house plant food every two months, when your plant is actively growing — usually March thru September.
Read more about caring for your Shamrocks here.
Philodendron Swiss Cheese
This fun, low maintenance house plant gets its name from the swiss cheese-like holes that develop along the leaves as it grows. Philodendrons are easy to grow vining plant making them great for shelves or hanging planters.
Light: Philodendrons prefer bright, indirect light, but will do well in lower lighting conditions. Limit exposure to direct light to 2 to 3 hours a day, anything more and the leaves can get sunburned.
Water: These plants like to have moist soil. Weekly watering is a good rule of thumb. Just monitor moisture levels to ensure it’s not soggy.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every other month during the Spring and Summer. Cut back on fertilizing during the Winter and Fall to once a season.
Spring Snow Aglaonema
Aglaonemas are versatile plants that thrive in a variety of conditions making them great for new plant parents. The Spring Snow Aglaonema has white and green variegated leaves that look like it was sprinkled with fresh snow. These plants are available in a variety of sizes to fit any home or office.
Light: Aglaonmena prefers bright, indirect light, but will thrive in lower lighting conditions. You may notice the variation starting to fade though if they are in lower lit areas.
Water: These plants like to have moist soil and to dry out between waterings. It is best to let them dry out a bit rather than overwatering them, as this can cause root rot.
Fertilizer: Use a balanced house plant fertilizer diluted to half-strength every other month in the Spring and Summer. Do not apply fertilizer to dry soil, make sure fertilizer is damp before feeding your plant.
Learn more with our House Plant Watering Tips video.
For more information on caring for your House Plants, or to pick up something new to add to your home, visit any English Gardens location and talk with one of our experts.
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