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Help Your Plants Thrive
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written by Anindita Rajesh photographed by Chika Okoye designed by Izzy Critchfeld-Jain
While the pandemic may be slowly coming to an end, many people will still be stuck indoors this summer, as many internships are remaining remote. While staying home can get monotonous, there are many ways to make your living space a more calming, uplifting environment. The setup of your room and house defnitely has an impact on your mood and level of productivity, and keeping plants around has been shown to improve concentration and decrease stress. Below are some tips to help your plants thrive.
Sunshine or Shade
One of the easiest, yet most important, steps to caring for a plant is fguring out whether it requires full sunlight, partial sunlight, or partial shade to grow. Placing your plant in the correct amount of sunlight will ensure that it does not get dried out. As a general rule, most indoor houseplants only require partial sunlight.
Where’s the Water?
Another intuitive, but easily forgotten, step is watering your plants. With the busyness of college life, it can be easy to miss the plant on your windowsill. Setting a reminder on your phone, adding it to your planner, or putting a sticky note on your refrigerator can be a helpful way to remember to water your plants. Also remember to research your specifc plant, and identify how often it needs to be watered—succulents are ideal if you tend to be forgetful with watering.
All About the Aesthetic
Keeping your plant in the pot you got it in will be fne for a few weeks, but repotting is key to keeping your plants healthy, especially if the plant will eventually fower or produce fruits or vegetables. Luckily, this step can actually be fun! While flling a pot with soil doesn’t sound the most appealing, shopping for planters that match your room or kitchen can make the process a lot more enjoyable. Whether you’re looking for something neutral, clay or hanging, there is something for everyone, and the addition of plants around your dorm, apartment or home can help improve oxygen circulation as well.
