Tree in the Apartment

Indoor plants from floor to ceiling

Commonly, potted houseplants are placed on the ground, on windowsills, on furniture or hanging in space. How about break of the whole interior with one tall houseplant, which rises from floor to ceiling, drawing attention to the height of the walls? Few will give a room an oversized effect than an evergreen tree that rises above everything present.

The tree becomes the center of attention in any space, dazzles visitors and you can benefit from it day after day — it cleans the air and creates a private oasis of peace, where from the green leaves you draw positive energy and tranquility. This is true, of course, at home and in the office.

Pros of a trees in the apartment that you can benefit from every day

NASA itself has conducted research on clean air that clearly points to the benefits of green plants. It became clear that some indoor plant species have filtering abilities and thus reduce the amount of harmful toxins in the air. Forget air purifiers, get a potted tree at home!

Exotic lianas turned out to be the most effective air filtration, but a few trees also appeared on the list:

• Philodendron bipinnatifidum
• Ficus benjamina
• Ficus elastica
• Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
• Yucca elephantipes

Grow a personal jungle in the city centre

Of course, not every tree fits into the interior, therefore it is important to choose from species that will thrive in the bowels of your apartment. We will advise you what conditions you need to provide for the most popular ones.

• Water Pachira, or water chestnut has a nickname The Money Tree, since, according to legend, it attracts money. Perhaps that is why they are among the very popular indoor trees. In addition, it is easy to maintain, he just needs enough light (he does't mind the artificial one either) and moisture. Water the tree with entwined trunks once a week and its leaves will grow regularly.
  

• Banana tree likes heat, plenty of direct light and moisture. Water it regularly (at least once a week) and also pay attention to large leaves that need to be moistened.
  

• Ficus lyrata is an ideal option for a corner of the room where it is protected from drafts, but at the same time it receives enough light. The soil should be moist in any situation, but beware of overwatering.
  

• In recent years, the olive tree has also become very popular. If you provide him with the conditions of his Mediterranean homeland (warmth, light and plenty of water), you will also get tiny olives.

Live indoor trees can also be found in smaller sizes

Not everyone has the room for a tree at home that will outgrow the residents themselves. Fortunately, lot of species are bred into smaller versions, which are made for apartments as. Your interior will be special with japanese miniature bonsai taking care of them can be your new hobby. After buying bonsai, it is usually next on the list to buy the first book about bonsai trees, which will teach you how to trim them properly and how to style them into the shapes and landscapes you dream of.

In general, indoor tree care is pivotal. Try your best to mimic their natural habitat and plant them in a large enough pot that won't oppress the roots. Also, when watering, focus on large areas of leaves, which have a much greater function than with smaller plants. Periodically wipe the dust off them and do not forget to refresh them with a spray of water.