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I am so excited for the first publication of the PlantsofK newsletter! This newsletter is dedicated to providing you with exclusive insights, tips, and tricks to help you care for your indoor plants and watch them thrive.

With the PlantsofK newsletter, you can expect to receive:

1. Indoor plant care advice: I share helpful tips, tricks, and advice on plant care, watering, soil, and light requirements.

2. Engaging topics: From the best indoor plants for beginners to common houseplant pests, I cover a range of engaging topics that will help you grow your green thumb.

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5 Beginner-Friendly Indoor Plants

Are you a hopeful houseplant amateur or someone with a self-diagnosed black thumb? Are you looking for the best options for your first beginner-friendly indoor plants? The following are my recommendations based off of the following criteria for what I think makes a beginner-friendly houseplant:

• Inexpensive

• Low maintenance

• Forgiving when neglected

Check out my recommendations and let me know if you agree with me!

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Golden Pothos

This plant is resilient and low maintenance. I recommend the golden pothos to aspiring new houseplant owners because it will thrive in a variety of settings so not much consideration is needed in deciding whether it will do well in your home or not. It does just fine in low light settings and with low watering, and will thrive if you have a space with bright, indirect light in your home. These plants vine aggressively and typically are very rewarding even for an inexperienced plant owner.

Snake Plant

I recommend the snake plant for many of the same reasons as golden pothos. This plant does well in low lighting and needs infrequent watering. You can pretty much forget about it and it most often still be fine. An added benefit is that this is considered an air-purifying plant so it is great to keep in a bedroom.

Dieffenbachia

This plant grows well in low lighting with infrequent watering. One consideration to keep in mind is that it is quite toxic to pets and children, so it is not recommended if you have either in your home. If you keep it in low light, prune it periodically to help keep it from growing leggy and top-heavy.

Lucky Bamboo

Lucky bamboo is not actually bamboo but instead part of the Dracaena genus. It grows well in low to medium light and can be grown in soil or water.

Succulents

Some plant owners have a hard time with succulents because they are so low maintenance. These plants need less watering than you think, and can go long stretches of time without watering because they store water in their leaves and/or stems. They like to be soaked when they are watered and then left alone until the soil has completely dried out.

3 Ways to Improve Drainage for Houseplants

Proper drainage is essential for the health of houseplants. The accumulation of excess water in soil can cause root rot, fungal growth, and other issues. Here are three ways to improve drainage in your houseplants:

1. Choose the right pot: The first step to improving drainage is selecting a pot with adequate drainage holes. One recommendation is to keep your plant in its nursery pot and simply put it inside of a decorative pot. If your plant is in a pot without drainage holes, you may want to consider repotting it into one that has them. Additionally, you can also add extra drainage holes to an existing pot using a drill or a hot nail.

2. Use well-draining soil: Another way to improve drainage is by using well-draining soil. Soil that holds onto water for too long can lead to soggy roots and plant damage. Look for potting mixes that contain ingredients like perlite, vermiculite, or sand to help increase drainage. Alternatively, you can add perlite, orchid bark, or other additives to your current potting mix to help improve drainage of soil.

3. Adjust watering habits: Finally, adjusting your watering habits can also help improve drainage. Instead of watering your plants on a set schedule, check the soil moisture level regularly to determine when it needs water. When you do water, water deeply until it starts to come out of the drainage holes. Then, let the soil dry out before watering again.

Improving drainage in your houseplants is essential for their health and longevity. By choosing the right pot, using well-draining soil, and adjusting your watering habits, you can help ensure that your plants thrive.

Plant Spotlight

Plant Spotlight highlights a new houseplant and basic care tips.

This week’s Plant of the Week is the fittonia (nerve plant).

The fittonia (aka nerve plant) is a tropical plant native to South America. It is known for its distinct foliage of dark green leaves with contrasting veins typically in shades of pink, red, or white. Its uniqueness makes it a popular choice among houseplant enthusiasts.

Fittonias do best in bright, indirect lighting. Being a tropical plant, the fittonia likes its soil consistently moist but not soggy. It thrives in high humidity environments, so it's a good idea to mist its leaves regularly or keep it in a humid area such as a bathroom. The fittonia is a relatively low-maintenance plant, however it has earned a reputation as a “dramatic” plant due to how its leaves rapidly wilt when it is in need of watering.

Overall, the fittonia is a beautiful and interesting houseplant that can add variety to your plant collection.

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