BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN

9th March 2021

We’ve teamed up with the lovely people at Bunches – the Nottinghamshire-based flower, plant and gifts home delivery service – to give you some top tips for turning your home into an Insta-worthy indoor jungle.

Scroll through anyone’s Instagram feed worth it’s likes these days and you’d be forgiven for thinking they’d all taken up residence in the Eden Project. There’s lush devil’s ivy tumbling from bookshelves, jolly pink guzmanias parked next to the television, money trees jostling for space with cheese plants- there doesn’t seem to be a single surface or corner that isn’t home to a plant.But how do you manage to select your plants without making your home look like a garden centre and, more importantly, how do you keep them alive. We asked Bunches for some advice.

Best plants for your living room:
Your living room is the place you most want to make a statement. An elegant phalaenopsis orchid or showstopping dracaena are both sure to be a timeless addition to your home, no matter what your colour scheme. Why not try plant-pot stands of varying heights? We recommend clusters of three, filled with different botanical beauties are sure to add modern texture to your living space.

Best plants for your bedroom:
Air-purifying plants such as snake and peace lily plants and succulents help to filter harmful toxins and can even boost the humidity of a room by up to 5%. These luscious green plants are the ideal addition to a bedroom – especially in the colder months when low humidity levels can increase your risk of catching a common cold as well as drying out your skin.Not only do they have all of these amazing properties, they are also on trend and require minimal care.

Best plants for your kitchen:
Why not create a herb garden for your kitchen windowsill? Not only will this help to bring nature indoors, but can also be used in cooking. Think flavours such as mint, oregano, basil, thyme, and parsley – perfect for adding to your meals or even to garnish a cocktail.

Best plants for your bathroom:
Aloe vera is yet another extremely useful plant, best known for its ability to soothe burns when applied topically. But did you know it is a common ingredient in many skincare products? Aloe Vera is rich in vitamin C and E and super moisturising too – an ideal ingredient to look out for, perfect for all skin types.

Care tips: Each plant has its own special set of steps to follow in order to keep them healthy and happy, however all plants thrive when placed in spots with indirect sunlight, away from radiators and draughts and are watered when their topsoil is feeling dry. Air-purifiers such as peace lilies will let you know when they are thirsty; their leaves will droop but will quickly perk back up after a big drink. Most orchid plants on the other hand, prefer warm environments and require very little water.

If you’ve still got questions then on how to take care of your plant family, then head over to bunches.co.uk/plant-care for more advice.

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