THE UK’S FAVOURITE HOUSEPLANTS REVEALED
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ith there being more remote workers than ever before, hydroponic specialists, National Greenhouse, wanted to find out what the nation’s favourite houseplant was. From freshly sourced search data, the indoor gardening experts discovered the UK’s top 10 houseplants, and are here to give some handy tips on caring for the top three. For those working hybrid, fully remote, or simply looking to add a touch of nature into their homes, there’s a suitable plant out there for just about anyone.
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MONSTERA
In at number one is the Monstera, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant. With an average monthly search volume of 98,000, it’s easy to see why from the pages of images showing big deliciously green leaves broken up by unique slits - hence its colloquial name. TIPS: Being a tropical plant, make sure to keep it in bright conditions but not in direct sunlight. You want to replicate a tropical environment as much as possible, where higher trees would cover these more ground-level plants in warm climates. They love moisture in their soil, so as soon as you see the top of the soil in the pot dry up, get ready to serve it some water. You can also get moisture meters to help with monitoring. Tropical plants also love humid environments, naturally. This means you can give it a daily mist treatment.
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BONSAI
Runner-up in the UK’s most popular houseplants list is the Bonsai, with around 95,700 searches a month. Famed for its imitation of an adorable tree, Bonsai translates to “planted in container” from Japanese. TIPS: For indoor types, they need a staple temperature all year round as they are generally a subtropical species. Make sure they get plenty of sun, so place them on window sills but keep them away from direct heat and any drafts. They thrive in humid environments, so ensure the soil in the container is constantly moist. Again, you can use moist meters or use your finger to check. 118
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