As I was taking care of my houseplants this morning, I was thinking how nice it is to have indoor plants to brighten up my home and clean the air, too! Previously, I’ve talked about how terrible I am at outdoor gardening, but for some reason my indoor plants seem to like me, lol! I love having some plants in my workspaces too, at home and in the office.
Do you have any plants in your home? If so, at what type of store do you usually buy them from – a local garden center/nursery, a local florist, a home improvement store, a grocery store, etc.?
Indoor plant fun facts
According to an article on this subject by goodhousekeeping.com:
Sales of houseplants have soared over the last few years, especially when people were spending a lot of time indoors. They brighten up any space and can be good for your health, too.
Let’s take a look at some of the plants that are not only easy to care for, but can provide some health benefits.
- Spider Plants don’t require constant attention and thrive with little investment on your behalf. These plants are known to help purify the surrounding air.
- Peace Lily plants are easy to take care of and don’t need much light, so they’re perfect for shady spaces. The name “peace lily” evokes a sense of calm.
- Snake Plants only need to be watered when the soil is dry, they grow in any kind of light. They’ve been shown to remove toxins from the air over time.
- Pothos are easy to grow, needing only indirect sunlight and infrequent watering. Research shows that these plants can lower indoor ozone levels.
- Succulents and Cacti are drought-resistant, meaning they don’t need regular watering; only just when the soil is completely dry. Aloe vera plants, in particular, have medicinal properties and can help heal cuts, burns, etc.
Of course, you should do your own research to see which plants are right for you and your household.
Indoor plant scanning tips for panel members
Many different types of stores carry a variety of indoor plants. When buying a plant, always look to see if there is a UPC barcode on it for you to scan. If the plant does not have a UPC barcode, or has a barcode that won’t scan, then use the Floral category on the Non-Barcoded Items list in the NCPMobile app to report the purchase. (If you use NCP’s handheld scanner, refer to the Barcode Reference Booklet).
The Floral category includes all living plant and flower purchases such as fresh cut flowers and houseplants sold either inside or outside a store. This category should not be used to report purchases of plant food, potting soil, artificial flowers/plants, planting pots, etc., as these items should have a UPC barcode on them to scan.
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Have a great day,
Taylor
My hus and built me an I door greenhouse so that I can get bring all of my tropical plants in during the winter. I love it!
First ya t plant flowers in the back yard. Helping 96 year old mother purchase both perrinials and annual plants.
I have an out of control addiction to succulents, probably close to 100+. My faves are my lithops, a.k.a. Living stones. They remind me of little brains or butts, LoL…I love all messemb plants though. Thanks for reading and i hope everyone stays happy, healthy, and safe, in this CrAzY world we’re living in today! 💜 Katie L.
I have over 100 house plants! I love them! I am terminally ill and can’t get outside like I used to so I have brought the outside in! I buy them online, in local mom and pop plant shops, and in grocery stores (Trader Joe’s has some INSANE deals! Hello $12.99 Monstera!) Every single room of my house has at least one plant in it. I even used a big palm as my Christmas tree this year!
HAPPY EASTER 🐣!
I have one indoor plant. However, I have planted many outdoor. Probably because I love to be outdoors!
I have over 75 houseplants and still collecting. It keeps me busy during the winter months. I do not like the cold weather. It’s a great challenge keeping them thriving, but I enjoy all the different colors and learning how to propagate, too share with friends.😊
I became a flower gardener during the pandemic when I lost my job. I use to – a LONG time ago – be an indoor plant person. That said, I still have my green thumb, but I can’t keep an indoor plant for the life of me! (I killed a succulent!). My green thumb has walked out the door in to my flower bed. I have AMAZING tulips and flowering trees in the spring, perennials and annuals all summer and LARGE beautiful mums throughout the fall.
I enjoy my orchids, air plants, succulents and my vine climbers. I only have 5 plants that have flowers. A majority of our plants are in the husband & wife cave where there is full sun & shade. We see something different we buy it. There are so many benefits in having indoor plants…they make me happy!! I also bring in my fig tree during winter so it does freeze. That crazy when you live in Sunny California.
I usually buy them impulsively, it’s rarely a planned purchase. If I see a pretty one while I’m shopping for routine items I will buy it. They go with any decor and look so nice. Aloe plants are easy to care for and come in handy if I burn or cut myself and they heal themselves beautifully. I love hanging plants, small indoor trees are great, I got a few impulsively last year and I am so glad I did.