Inner plants can produce beauty and vitality in any area, but their endurance does not depend solely on regular water and care.
Also important is their location, as proximity to heat sources, cold air, and a lack of natural light can cause depletion, drying, and falling leaves.
Even when a plant receives proper care, setting in an inappropriate area can slow down growth and affect its health.
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Hence, it is important to check whether the place where you wear it meets its needs before changing your irrigation or using additional maintenance products.
According to plant experts, there are seven places in the home where you should avoid settling them or show special consideration.
1. Under air – conditioned or heating exits
Space near air exits and heating systems is not the best choice for most internal plants.
Warm air can speed up drying the soil and leaves, while cold air can cause stress from temperature changes.
Gardener Carmen Per warns that direct air currents can damage plants even when the rest of the room offers adequate conditions.
If this country has good enlightenment, it is not necessary to remove the plant completely from that space.
Just move it out of the air or change its direction.
2. Near radiators or chimneys
Radiators and chimneys produce heat that can be too strong for sensitive plants, especially when they are placed very close.
Horticulturalist Karen Musgrave, from the Hicks branch in New York, explains that these conditions can dry the soil, causing the edges of the leaves to become brown, dry, and fragile.
If you notice such changes, check the distance of the plant from the heat source.
Its moving to a country with a more stable temperature may help prevent further injuries.
3. Near the open door
The area near the entrance may look like a suitable location for a decorative plant, but the frequent opening of the door brings immediate changes in temperature and air current.
This is especially problematic during the cold months, when outside air can be very cold.
According to Musgras, many interior plants are of tropical origin and do not cope well with severe temperature fluctuations.
For this reason, it is best to place plants away from the front door, especially if it often opens up or allows for a break in the cold air.
4. Next to the cold window window
Windows are an important source of natural light, but during winter they can also become a source of cold. This is especially evident in old buildings with poor isolation.
temperatures below 13 degrees Fahrenheit [13 ° C] can cause stress on many internal plants, while more sensitive species can cause more serious damage.
The solution is simple: Remove the plant several inches from the glass, and avoid direct contact with leaves with the cold surface.
In this way she continues to receive light by being less exposed to the cold.
5. On the threshold of the bright sun
Some plants enjoy direct sunlight, while for others it can be harmful. Especially sensitive are plants that need bright but not direct light.
When the leaves are long exposed to intense sunlight, faint spots or brown may appear that indicate damage.
During local selection, it is important to consider the needs of each type.
If the plant does not bear the direct sun, move it further away from the window or settle it into a space where it gets filtered light.
6. Near kitchen equipment
The kitchen can offer good conditions for the growth of interior plants, especially if there is sufficient enlightenment. However, their location near the refrigerator, oven, toaster, electric jug, or estuary is not the best choice.
During their operation, these devices can produce heat and steam, causing frequent changes in conditions near them. Moreover, cooking can cause fats to accumulate on leaves, damaging their appearance and making cleaning difficult.
So put plants away from heating or steaming devices, and select parts of the kitchen where temperatures and conditions are more stable.
7. In the bathroom without windows
Because of high humidity, the bathroom is often considered a suitable place for interior plants. However, moisture is not enough if plants do not have access to light.
The same is true of the dark corners of other rooms. Some species may adapt to poor lighting, but this does not mean that they can survive for a long time without natural light.
If your bathroom does not have windows, consider another area of home where the plant can receive sufficient light or use special lighting for plant growth.
Finally, choosing the right place is just as important as watering and caring daily.
Keeping plants out of excess heat, cold air currents, and constant darkness can help them grow healthier and maintain their cool appearance for longer. /Telegraphy/