Houseplants

Published: 18/09/2020

Houseplants are a great way to personalise your university room and to provide some nature (which studies have shown plants can help to reduce stress and anxiety). These are my tips and tricks to look after houseplants to enable them to thrive.

Care tips

• Research what conditions the species like (water, sun, temperature etc)

• Set phone reminders to water your plants

• Water before you go away on holiday or a long trip and place in a more shaded area (to reduce heat and consequently the rate of water evaporation)

Low maintenance houseplants

• Cacti

• Succulents

There are always the right plants available, you just need to find the right one for you and your environment.

Useful websites

• Gardener’s world

• Royal Horticultural Society