{"id":99,"date":"2022-08-15T09:18:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T09:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scuplus.com\/?p=99"},"modified":"2023-06-12T19:49:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T19:49:05","slug":"my-choice-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/scuplus.com\/?p=99","title":{"rendered":"My choice: Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The date of contract exchange is approaching, and it&#8217;s time to imagine what could be added into the decoration series of my new home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally I&#8217;m really in favour of green plants. My mom sometimes reminds me of my &#8216;anecdote&#8217; 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &#8211; both the live and fake ones. Below are a few that come from my list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Areca Palm is the one I liked the most. It&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/817pgRdPDML._AC_SX679_.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Indoor-Tropical-Exotic-Evergreen-30-40cm\/dp\/B0BTMDZSR1?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=happylife0c20-21&amp;linkId=4f1a029b7bbf9767d79bd44dfe459057&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\">Areca Palm<\/a> on Amazon.co.uk (AD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Height 30-120 cm, pot included<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amazon0d2b2-21&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=GB&amp;placement=B0BTMDZSR1&amp;asins=B0BTMDZSR1&amp;linkId=c8cc708e0936632fd6302a2c9e7892ef&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &#8211; 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&#8217;s basically everything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71DDr+b16ML._AC_SX679_.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Plant-Theatre-Succulent-Kit-Varieties\/dp\/B081TCJPGG?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=happylife0c20-21&amp;linkId=9061e95a62cee76140ba808f62259237&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant Theatre So Succulent Kit<\/a> on Amazon.co.uk (AD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 Biodegradable Pots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 Peat Discs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 Plant Markers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 SACHETS of Vermiculite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seed sachets: AGAVE mix, ALOE mix and KALANCHOE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;t be more obvious &#8211; it&#8217;s fake, so almost no maintenance is required. Keep the leaves away from dust and that&#8217;s it! And 100% no worries about overwatering (disaster), pests (disaster 2) and the burden when I&#8217;m away from home for a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think having artificial plant hanged up is a brilliant idea &#8211; given that you don&#8217;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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71VVyWO3LoL._AC_SX679_.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/IKEA-403-495-31-Artificial-Outdoor-Hanging\/dp\/B07QQRD8GL?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=happylife0c20-21&amp;linkId=28490ef76e21bc38300f79f0bba16f88&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IKEA Fejka Artificial Potted Plant<\/a> on Amazon.co.uk (AD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA: 403.495.31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Height: 70 cm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amazon0d2b2-21&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=GB&amp;placement=B07QQRD8GL&amp;asins=B07QQRD8GL&amp;linkId=3a403c8422246df88e9242e14a4a3dc5&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope this blog can shed light on what green friends to have in your lovely home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The date of contract exchange is approaching, and it&#8217;s time to imagine what could be added into the decoration series of my new home! 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