With lush indoor plants, you can make your home greener and more lively. Taking care of houseplants is an excellent hobby that not only keeps you busy but also improves your health and well-being. Let’s look at some of the benefits of indoor plants and how to care for them.
Advantages of keeping houseplants
Purify the environment
Plants can serve as natural air purifiers that remove toxins from the air and make it cleaner. Some of the popular plants that can be used in this regard include Snake Plant, Peace Lily, Spider Plant, Ferns, Philodendron, Aloe Vera and some varieties of Palms.
Enhance the appearance of the space
Plants can add an aesthetic touch to your home decor. They also add a natural element to your indoor spaces – living room, kitchen, etc. There are several interior design plans that you can consider while adding indoor plants. A beautiful arrangement of succulents, a clipping of pothos in an old vase and some hanging pots near the window can uplift the mood of a room.
Grow your own food
Residents of Dubai can choose to grow their own fresh produce. Food made with fresh vegetables from a kitchen garden can be a supremely healthy and budget-friendly option. If you live in a bigger home, clear up some space for a vertical kitchen garden in your Dubai home.
Depending on space and lighting conditions, you can grow a variety of different vegetables and herbs. Garlic, tomatoes, spinach, peas, potatoes, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, thyme, chillies, lettuce, garlic, coriander, basil and mint are some vegetables you can grow in your Dubai home.
Help to de-stress
Having plants in your home allows you to connect with nature and de-stress. They help create a peaceful home environment that’s comforting and relaxing. Growing a new plant from a single seed or bringing an almost dead plant back to life is a satisfying experience.
FAQs
What plants are best for beginners?
Want to enjoy the full benefits of indoor plants? You need to know where to begin. Plants like pothos, snake plants, aloe vera, ZZ plants and monsters are easy to keep. If you prefer succulents, you may opt for plants like Haworthia zebrina, elephant bush or mother of thousands that are low maintenance.
Can I start gardening on my rooftop in my Dubai home?
Yes, installing a rooftop garden in your Dubai home will provide you with lots of open space to grow vegetables and flowering plants that need direct sunlight to grow. However, you will have to look into a couple of things before going ahead with this idea. For instance, you may need to fortify your roof to prevent seepage from causing damage.
You may also have to install shades to cover some part of your roof and make it suitable for plants that cannot survive during the hot summer months. Once you have taken care of these aspects, you can grow ladyfingers, lemons, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, figs, cosmos, roses, jasmine, Allamanda vine, ginger and so many other plants on your rooftop in Dubai.
What is hydroponic gardening and can I do it at home?
Hydroponic gardening is a modern gardening technique in which plants are conditioned to grow only in water without any soil. This concept is ideal for those who live in hotter regions like the UAE. You can also set up your own hydroponic garden in your Dubai home.
Can I grow water lilies in my Dubai home?
You can easily grow different types of water lilies in your home. It’s a great choice for creating an indoor aquatic garden. This is obviously a simpler process if you have a pond in your garden. Simply buy good quality water lily seeds and leave them in some water to sprout. Once sprouted, sow them in a small planter and place the pot in your pond. If you don’t have a pond, you can use a large pot with a wide opening. Fill the pot with water and place it in a sunny spot.
You can add more aquatic plants like umbrella palm and hyacinth to complement the look.
What are the best indoor plants for apartments with low light conditions?
Some of the best indoor plants for apartments and other areas with dim lighting are ZZ plants, Fittonia or nerve plant, umbrella palm, heart-leaf and other philodendrons, such as African hostas and snake plants. All varieties of pothos and monstera also do well in low light set-ups.
I want to keep plants in my Dubai home but I think the soil in plant pots attracts bugs. What to do?
You may opt for a hydroponic garden as it doesn’t require soil to grow. Another option is to switch to Leca balls or a Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) plant medium to replace soil. Leica balls are basically clay balls that soak water and keep the plants hydrated.
How do I keep my outdoor plants alive during UAE summers?
Home gardeners in Dubai can take most of their outdoor plant pots indoors during the harsh summer months in Dubai. Installing shades over outdoor plants also helps. Here is a thorough guide on how to care for your plants during summers in the UAE.
For more on seasonal plant care, here’s our guide on how to care for plants come winter in Dubai.
That concludes our guide on keeping house plants in your Dubai home. Planning to buy some plants? You can search for the best plant nurseries in Dubai or can purchase plants in Dubai online.
