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House Plants for Healthy Living: October

As we move into the colder months and spend more and more time indoors, keep your home green and bright all year with House Plants. House Plants are great at cleaning the air and can help boost your immune system during cold and flu season. Here are our top picks for October.  

Spring Snow Aglaonema

Aglaonemas are versatile plants that thrive in a variety of conditions making them great for new plant parents. The Spring Snow Aglaonema has white and green variegated leaves that look like it was sprinkled with fresh snow. These plants are available in a variety of sizes to fit any home or office. 

Light: Aglaonmena prefers bright, indirect light, but will thrive in lower lighting conditions. You may notice the variation starting to fade though if they are in lower lit areas. 

Water: These plants like to have moist soil and to dry out between waterings. It is best to let them dry out a bit rather than overwatering them, as this can cause root rot. 

Fertilizer: Use a balanced house plant fertilizer diluted to half-strength every other month in the Spring and Summer. Do not apply fertilizer to dry soil, make sure fertilizer is damp before feeding your plant. 

Watch our video House Plant Care Made Easy

Peace Lily

Peace Lilies are low maintenance plants great for beginners. These plants have dark green foliage and will sprout white spathes, or waxy flowers, in the Spring. 

Light: These plants do great in low lighting conditions like offices, or hallways and can even grow with just fluorescent light. If given too much light, the leaves will start to turn yellow.  

Water: Your Peace Lily needs water about once a week. The leaves will start to droop when it’s thirsty, letting you know it’s time for a drink. 

Fertilizer: Use a well-balanced, water-soluble liquid house plant fertilizer on your Peace Lily every 6 weeks during the spring and summer to encourage growth. 

Bromeliads

Bromeliads are beautiful tropical plants with interesting foliage and flower spikes. The flowers are long-lasting and are available in a variety of colors and shapes. These plants add some bright, bold color to your home or patio. 

   

Light: Bromeliads prefer a bright spot shaded from direct sunlight. They will do well in lower lighting conditions, but their blooms won’t last as long. 

Water: Bromeliads are somewhat drought tolerant — they can go a period of time without water.  If outdoors, keep soil moist without letting it get soggy.  If your home’s humidity levels are high, Bromeliads won’t need as much water. Water the soil thoroughly once a week during the growing season (March thru October), and less often during the winter.  

Fertilizer: Bromeliads don’t need much for fertilizer. Use a  half-strength liquid fertilizer once a year, and your Bromeliad should continue to look its best.        

ZZ Plant

ZZ plants are as low maintenance as they come. With long stems and glossy leaves, these plants will dress up any office, dorm, and or hallway. 

Light: ZZ Plants will do great in any lighting condition and can even thrive in fluorescent lighting. Avoid direct sunlight, because the leaves can get sunburned. 

Water: ZZ Plants like to dry out between watering, and can even thrive if forgotten for a bit. When in doubt underwater. Overwatering this plant can cause root issues, and stems to turn yellow. 

Fertilize: During the growing season (April to August), fertilize with a liquid fertilizer once a month. 

Learn more about House Plants with these videos: Re-potting House Plants, Failproof House Plants, Live Healthier with House Plants, Decorating with House Plants.

For more plant care tips visit any English Gardens location and talk with an expert. 

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