{"id":16996,"date":"2023-06-22T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T06:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/?p=16996"},"modified":"2023-06-19T12:01:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T10:01:21","slug":"houseplants-without-hassles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/blog\/2023\/06\/22\/houseplants-without-hassles\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplants without hassles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Retirees who no longer have a garden can still enjoy the benefits and pleasures of plants with easy-to-care-for houseplants.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Retirement generally involves downsizing, even the loss of a garden. But that doesn\u2019t mean you need to forgo plants entirely. There is plenty of research showing that plants keep us happier and healthier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few surprising benefits of houseplants:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn a practical level, indoor plants purify the air and increase humidity, which helps to ease dry skin and respiratory issues due to dry air. More importantly, plants induce a sense of well-being. They bring a room to life, especially flowering plants and the pleasure that we get from them goes a long way to reduce stress, anxiety and even loneliness.<br \/>\nFor retirees with time on their hands, caring for plants can become a rewarding hobby, giving a sense of purpose.<\/p>\n<p>According to research in Australia, time spent daily with plants \u2018can reduce the likelihood of dementia by up to 36 %\u2019. This has emerged from a 16-year study of 2 800 older people at St Vincent\u2019s Hospital in New South Wales. They found that using plants to stimulate the senses, and keep people active, helped to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14109\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16997\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002-375x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002-375x400.jpg 375w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002-961x1024.jpg 961w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002-768x818.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002-696x742.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002-1068x1138.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002-394x420.jpg 394w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-2-002.jpg 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sansevieria plants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Easy to care for houseplants<\/strong><br \/>\nNobody wants a plant that turns up its toes and dies at the slightest neglect. There are plenty of rewarding yet easy-to-care-for houseplants. Here\u2019s what to look for:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plants for a lock up and go lifestyle<\/strong><br \/>\nRetirement is the time to travel and plants that will still be alive when you return are the ZZ plant, (Zamioculcas) Sansevieria, Anthurium, Phalaenopsis orchid, Areca palm, philodendrons and monstera. All these plants tolerate drying out and will revive with a good soak on your return. If you plan to be away for more than two weeks, place the plant on a saucer filled with gravel. Water the plant well before leaving and the excess will drain into the gravel and be gradually drawn up again by the plant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16999\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-3-371x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Try this:<\/strong> One of the toughest houseplants that tolerates both heat and cold as well as low to bright light is the ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). The glossy green leaves and strong cycad-like stems, certainly make a statement and\u00a0 feeding with a pot-plant food once every six months keeps them bright and shiny. Water less in winter as they don\u2019t mind drying out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plants that flower for ever (almost)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17001\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-4-267x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\nPlants that flower for two to three months are well worth the care, although most of them are surprisingly undemanding. Top of the list is the Phalaenopsis orchid that needs to be in a bright, light position and wont sulk if your forget to water it for a week or two. Pot roses are easier to care for than most people realise. There are two to three plants together in a pot, which adds to the flower power. Make sure they receive bright light and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Cyclamens are the best cool season indoor flowers and the year-round stalwarts are Anthurium, Kalanchoe and Calandiva.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Air purifying plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14119\" style=\"width: 339px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17003\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-339x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-339x400.jpg 339w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-868x1024.jpg 868w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-768x906.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-1302x1536.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-1736x2048.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-696x821.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-1068x1260.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-356x420.jpg 356w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-6-1920x2265.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Styling Elize Eveleens &#8211; Klimprodukties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smaller living spaces easily get stuffy. While all plants add oxygen to a room, there are some that are more effective than others, especially when it comes to removing harmful toxins generated by household products. These include Spathiphyllum (Peace lily), Sansevieria, ZZ plant, Philodendrons, Chlorophytums (Spider plant), Chrysanthemums and Ficus.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s to like about Spathiphyllum? They are on NASA&#8217;s top list of air purifiers, making them one of the best plants to help you sleep better. As well as purifying the air, removing toxins, and increasing humidity, Spathiphyllum releases large amounts of oxygen throughout the entire day.<br \/>\nIt grows in medium light and likes moist soil but if it dries out it will quickly revive if the pot is put in a basin of water and allowed to rehydrate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plants that don\u2019t outgrow their space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17005\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-358x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-358x400.jpg 358w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-917x1024.jpg 917w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-768x857.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-1376x1536.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-1835x2048.jpg 1835w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-696x777.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-1068x1192.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-376x420.jpg 376w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7-1920x2143.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-7.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><br \/>\nChoose the wrong houseplant and you may have to hack your way out through to the front door. Opt for compact houseplants that don\u2019t outgrow their space. Tabletop varieties fit in just about anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>These include Peperomia and especially Peperomia \u2018Watermelon\u2019, bromeliads, Chlorophytum \u2018Princess Mabel,\u2019 and most flowering houseplants. There are also mini versions of favourite tropical plants that fill space but don\u2019t dominate, like Alocasia \u2018Bambino,\u2019 Philodendron \u2018Shangri la\u201d and Monstera \u2018Adansonii.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14121\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-8-374x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Try this: <\/strong><strong>Chlorophytum \u2018Princess Mabel\u2019<\/strong> is a completely new look Chlorophytum (aka Spider plant). It has bright orange stalks that contrast with its deep green pointed leaves. It\u00a0 has air purifying qualities and adapts to either dry or humid conditions, making it an easy-to-care for houseplant. Plants grow 30 t0 50cm high and should receive bright indirect light. Water when the top level of the soil feels dry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plants that just might outlive you<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14110\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14110\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14110\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-9-002-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthurium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are some plants that keep on living no matter how much neglect they suffer. Top of the list is Anthurium, with many different flower colours, ZZ plant, Areca palm (Bamboo), Sansevieria, Dracaena, Spathiphyllum, indoor cactus and the tropical mini monstera. They all grow in medium light and don\u2019t like over watering. Feeding once a month with a liquid fertiliser will encourage them to produce new leaves and become healthier plants. Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/lvgplant.co.za\/\">lvgplant.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14111\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14111 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alice-Coetzee-09-06-2023-gardening-indoor-plants-photo-5-002-400x370.jpg\" alt=\" Calandiva\" width=\"400\" height=\"370\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calandiva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Try these:<\/strong> Calandiva looks like a kalanchoe (which it is) but has double flowers that are a lot showier. It re-flowers throughout the year if old flowers are cut off. Put three plants together if you really want to make a splash. Put them anywhere with bright, indirect light, close to a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom window, on a covered patio table or on a side table close to a window. Water deeply until the water comes out of the drainage holes but don\u2019t let it stand in water. Let the soil become almost dry before watering. Feed with a liquid fertiliser once a month.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Text: ALICE COETZEE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retirees who no longer have a garden can still enjoy the benefits and pleasures of plants with easy-to-care-for houseplants. Retirement generally involves downsizing, even the loss of a garden. But that doesn\u2019t mean you need to forgo plants entirely. There is plenty of research showing that plants keep us happier and healthier. 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