Alright, let’s talk about how I got into this whole medium-sized indoor plant thing. You know, I’ve always liked having a bit of green around the house, but I wasn’t really a “plant person” until recently. It all started when I moved into this new apartment. It’s got great light, but it felt a bit bare.
So, I started poking around online, looking for some easy-to-care-for plants that wouldn’t take up too much space. I mean, I didn’t want a jungle, just a few nice plants to liven things up. I read a bunch of articles and watched some videos. It seemed like everyone was saying to get snake plants, pothos, and air plants. They sounded easy enough, right? Those articles also mentioned something about using room-temperature water, and a tiny bit of ammonia in the water can help with the color of the leaves and boost the growth. Seemed odd, but hey, I was willing to give it a try.
Then, I hit the local stores. I went everywhere! I just walked around and looked at the plants. I picked up a couple of snake plants because they were super cheap, and I figured even I couldn’t kill those. They also told me that unglazed clay pots need more watering, so I opted for some glazed ones instead. And guess what? I even stopped by Ikea. I heard they have plants, and they’re cheap because they get them locally, which makes sense, less transport cost.
I also grabbed a small pothos. The one I found had these long vines, maybe 6 feet long, and it was kind of cool looking. I learned that I should let the soil dry out between waterings, which is good because I tend to forget. Then added a money tree to the cart. I’m not that superstitious, but the idea of a money tree is interesting. I also saw some fiddle-leaf figs, they called it Ficus lyrata. Looked nice but I decided to leave them for someone more experienced.
Then came the real test – keeping them alive! I tried to follow the advice from the articles. I put the snake plants in a corner that doesn’t get too much direct sun. The pothos, I hung it up near a window, and it seems pretty happy there. It’s actually growing quite a bit. And the money tree is on my desk, getting some indirect light. I watered them with room-temperature water, just like the articles said. And yeah, I added that tiny bit of ammonia to the water – still not sure if it’s doing anything, but the leaves do look pretty vibrant! Also, I remembered to mist the leaves occasionally to keep those spider mites away. I read somewhere that they don’t like that.
And you know what? It’s been a few months, and they’re all still alive! Not just alive, they’re actually doing really well. I’m kind of proud of myself, to be honest. I might even get a few more. I saw these African violets, but they seem a bit tricky with the light – too much and they wilt. Maybe I’ll try those later.
- Snake Plants: Super easy, don’t need much light or water.
- Pothos: Also easy, just let the soil dry out.
- Money Tree: Adds a nice touch, and seems pretty low-maintenance.
So yeah, that’s my journey into the world of medium-sized indoor plants. It’s been fun, and honestly, it’s made my apartment feel so much more homey. If you’re thinking about getting some plants, I say go for it! Just start with the easy ones, and you might surprise yourself.
