Living in an apartment can sometimes leave one missing the greeneries of suburban life. If you're looking to add some hint of nature in your apartment, here are some ways you can grow plants inside your apartment and keep them alive. Don't worry, some plants can thrive indoors and don't necessarily require a lot of time, effort and patience.
Few people know that apartments can sometimes be a good space for gardening and growing plants. Often, people believe that one must have plenty of space and ample of time to raise and keep plants at home.
There are some ways in which you can grow plants within the comforts of your own home even without an outdoor space to place them in. According to Apartment Therapy, one can purchase the 3-Tier SunLite Garden from the Gardener's Supply Company.
This option is best suited for individuals who don't have any outdoor space and has little indoor space with sunlight. You may also opt to try out using windowsill boxes, as these require the least amount of space to grow plants in your apartment.
Which plants can be grown in an indoor space?
Mashable provided a list of 15 plants that can be grown inside an apartment. One can choose from a variety of greens and even fruits that can be grown in an indoor spac, including herbs, citruses, tomatoes and even mushrooms!
How to keep plants alive inside an apartment?
If you're worrying about raising plants in your apartment because you don't have a green thumb and you don't have enough time and knowledge about them, the aforementioned publication provided some valuable information about the care needed to grow these plants.
About Home also suggested knowing which indoor plants work best on your area's humidity. It's also important to keep them hydrated, but try not to over-water them as well.
The outlet also recommended trying out low-maintenance plants like snake plants, aloe and African violets, as these do not need to be watered on a strict basis.
