Episode 17 | House Plants

Plants can make a massive difference in the ambiance of your interior, cultivating relaxation and peace. They contribute positively both to our mental health and our physical health. My plant hobby has grown to an all-out obsession these days. But what is interesting is that I began life with a "for-reals" black thumb situation.  Whether you already like plants, you want plants and have never had success, or you never gave house plants a thought, this episode is for you!

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Watering Bulbs: These "bird" shaped bulbs with the open mouths for adding water is what I have been successfully using in my hanging plants (and in some outdoor plants even for the hottest time of the year.)

2. French lavender (Lavandula dentata) can grow well indoors. They’re not as fragrant as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), but they are capable of adapting better to indoor environments. Two other good types to consider; Canary Island lavender (Lavandula canariensis) and Fern leaf lavender (Lavandula multifida) which tolerates wet conditions better than other lavenders. <--- I am ordering one today and will update you on how it goes in the Home Space and Reason Group Facebook page (link above!) I’ll be interested to see if I can pull off not just keeping it alive but achieving a bloom and the scent that makes this an ideal concept in theory - but we’ll see if I can pull it off in real life!  Who is up for this light hearted and fun challenge with me?

3. the Ten best plants for cleaning indoor air according to HGTV

4. the W.S.U. study on the impact of indoor plants on our metal health

5. 30 Common Houseplants that are Toxic to Pets by the Farmers Almanac

6. 10 indoor plants toxic to children by Pistils Nursery, a wonderful Portland nursery.

7. The GrowBar 

8. A Smart Plug for your grow lights - Wemo Mini Smart Plug, WiFi Enabled, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant & Apple HomeKit

 

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