The date of contract exchange is approaching, and it’s time to imagine what could be added into the decoration series of my new home!
Personally I’m really in favour of green plants. My mom sometimes reminds me of my ‘anecdote’ that I was given 20 quid (which is a substantial amount at that time) for a school trip when I was in primary school, and there was no surprise that at the end of the day I spend all of them in exchange for several pots of flowers and green plants!
As I finished college and started working, seldom have I got time to stay long around the plants market, but fortunately Amazon still offers a wide range of choices – both the live and fake ones. Below are a few that come from my list:
This Areca Palm is the one I liked the most. It’s a tropical one, stunning and stylish, and is very easy to take care of. With only occasional watering, it gave my flat a very modern look.
Areca Palm on Amazon.co.uk (AD)
Height 30-120 cm, pot included
Of course this is probably a huge one, and is not meant to live on my dinner table, so a mini or succulent one can be the best alternative.
Surprisingly I found this one. What makes it stand out from the others is that you can enjoy the happiness of growing a succulent plant – all in a box! It comes with three packs of seeds (Kalanchoe, Aloe, Agave) and six sets of pots, discs, markers and two packs of soil. That’s basically everything you need.
Plant Theatre So Succulent Kit on Amazon.co.uk (AD)
6 Biodegradable Pots
6 Peat Discs
6 Plant Markers
2 SACHETS of Vermiculite
Seed sachets: AGAVE mix, ALOE mix and KALANCHOE
On the contrary to real plant comes artificial plants. I have to say that know it is artificial does undermine the happiness it brought slightly, but the advantage can’t be more obvious – it’s fake, so almost no maintenance is required. Keep the leaves away from dust and that’s it! And 100% no worries about overwatering (disaster), pests (disaster 2) and the burden when I’m away from home for a few days.
I think having artificial plant hanged up is a brilliant idea – given that you don’t need to get it off frequently and your guests would probably think it is a real one from a far look. This one from IKEA is probably one of the best choice:
Hope this blog can shed light on what green friends to have in your lovely home!
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