Adding greenery to your home? Here are our tips!

Your new green housemate: how to find the perfect spot

Before you give your new green housemate a warm welcome, there is one thing you really should think about: the perfect spot in your home. It may seem like a small detail, but the right position is the difference between a lush, healthy plant and a sad, limp leaf. Will you go for a sunny place by the window or a sheltered, shady corner? Your plant's need for light is the deciding factor here. Not every plant is a fan of direct sunlight; some actually do better with a bit less. We will help you find the ideal spot, so your plant does not just survive but really thrives in your home!

The BIGGER, the better!

Large plants are thoroughly on trend, and let us be honest, who does not love a green statement like that at home? Once you have found the ideal place for your new plant, on the floor for instance, it is time to choose a big green houseplant. A small plant can look a little lost down there, and that would be a shame. Have you got an empty corner that could do with some life? Then go for a tall pot with a lush plant, or a low pot with an elegant, tall plant. Varying the heights adds more than a touch of green: it brings a healthy dose of style to your home too!

Large plants we recommend for your home:

• Strelitzia – perfect for that sunny corner.
• Areca palm – a classic choice for a tropical touch.
• Kentia palm – elegant and ideal for a shady spot.
• Monstera Deliciosa – with those big holey leaves, the star of your urban jungle.
• Ficus – stylish and versatile.

Combining is easy

What is so lovely about plants? You can vary and combine them endlessly. Create a playful, dynamic look by mixing different types of plants and pots. Pair calm, green foliage plants with striking specimens that have unusual leaf markings. And there you have it: a gorgeous urban jungle that reflects your personal style perfectly!

Plants with wonderful leaves to mix in:

• Calathea – known for its striking leaf markings.
• Syngonium – stunning for its different leaf shapes.
• Alocasia – a real eye-catcher with large, heart-shaped leaves.

Small but perfectly formed

No room for a big plant? No problem! Smaller plants are just as lovely and just as versatile. Whether you put them on the dining table, in a cabinet or on the windowsill, small plants fit almost anywhere. The big advantage? You can have more of them. #winning. Just as with larger plants, it is important to watch how much sunlight reaches the spot you choose. That way your little plants stay happy and grow well too.

Sweaty palms? No stress!

Are you the sort who could let even an artificial plant wilt? Do not panic. Not every plant is a diva that demands constant attention. There are plenty of species that are wonderfully forgiving and can take a knock. Take the Dracaena family, for example. These plants are real troopers. You would have to work hard to throw these green friends off their stride!

It is worth looking carefully at what each plant needs in the way of care, but remember: plants do not follow a fixed schedule. Sometimes your plant is thirstier than at other times, so feel the soil regularly to check whether it needs water. That is how you keep your plants happy and healthy!

Looking for the perfect plant?

Still not sure which plant suits you and your home best? No worries, we are happy to help you on your way! Feel free to contact us and together we will find the perfect green match for your home and your green fingers.