Urban gardening has been a popular pastime among Singaporeans in recent years. Plants, aside from providing food, may also provide spots of greenery in your house that is good for your eye health as well as enhance the air quality.
Taking care of plants might also improve your general well-being, according to research. With all these advantages, plant aficionados are sprouting up all over, as are hydroponics and indoor garden kits, which are ideal for kicking off your new urban garden.
Succulents are the pinnacle of non-killable indoor plants. They thrive in a variety of container sizes, making them ideal for use as desk plants. They retain water in their stems, roots, and leaves, so they don’t need much water (they have enough) and very little sun.
These guys are incredibly easy to cultivate and will survive on their own as long as you don’t get too obsessive with the watering. They may grow from a single cutting and a small amount of soil. You may cultivate any of its varieties, including blooming cacti and aloe vera.
The snake plant, with its tall and erect leaves, has many unique names such as “mother-in-law’s tongue” and “Saint George’s sword” due to its pointed tips. The snake plant’s basic yet attractive appearance has made it a popular houseplant and it can reach a height of 30cm to 240cm and a width of 15cm to 90cm.
During the day, this plant may filter dangerous oxides and pollutants from the environment (benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene). It will also provide you with pleasant sleep at night by turning carbon dioxide into oxygen. Because this plant is exceptionally resilient, you may place it wherever in your home, from your bedside to your bathroom!
The parlor palm is an excellent place to start if you want to create a tropical atmosphere in your house. With its deep green fronds and blade-shaped leaves, this low-maintenance houseplant will add freshness to your living room.
Because they are tolerant of lower light conditions, you should be careful to not overexpose it to sunlight. Also, avoid overwatering as the parlor palm is sensitive to too much water and you will be well on your way to starting a fuss free indoor gardening space.
Money plants, with their lovely round and glossy leaves, make excellent indoor décor. If properly cared for, this fast-growing plant may reach heights and lengths of 30 cm.
The money plant is also a favorite option among feng shui practitioners since it is thought to bring prosperity and luck to the entire family. This is a plant that everyone would desire to have in their house!
We have limited room in Singapore, and many crop plants demand a lot of area and care. While planting a veggie garden on your balcony is completely feasible thanks to urban gardening, there are smaller plants you can maintain in pots in the kitchen that are easy to care for and make excellent garnishing.
Mint and basil are two herbs that flourish in low light as long as they are kept moist. The curry leaf is likewise tough to destroy, although it is not pest resistant. Mexican mint or Indian borage can also be used as a garnish or as a home treatment for coughs and sore throats. The leaves can be chewed or drank by immersing them in boiling water.
“Gardening is a seed that, once planted, never dies.” Gardening can be a peaceful and gratifying activity, therefore we wish you pleasure and joy on your quest to create the ideal home garden!
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