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Indoor plants are not just grandma's house anymore.
These days they can be seen on almost every blog, magazine and Instagram post.
Trends are easy. to-
Anything with bold green splash, everything is lovely and juicy.
Peter Meyer of Van Camburn's greenhouse in Charlottetown notes plant trends on social media and decides it's time to order some plants for customers to try.
"The trend on Instagram is on the rise, big time --
"Take care of your baby plants," he said . ".
"Interest is high.
"People want to take care of something but may not have children and do not want to take responsibility for dogs or cats, but they want to take responsibility for taking care of something --
A plant is very suitable for their life.
"5 tips to keep your indoor plants alive. The green thumb is necessary: these are the most beautiful --
Vikki Sweeney, co-maintenance factory for your home
The owner of the Charlotte town buds says plants are more popular with young people than ever before, and she thinks part of the reason is that they are a cheap and enjoyable way to decorate.
"They will come in with the real name, the name of the plant," she said . ".
"They are very engaged and they keep us fashionable.
"For an indoor plant that is easy to maintain, Mayer's number one option is sansevia, also known as the snake plant or mother --in-law's tongue (
Its leaves look hard and sharp).
In fact, when he interviewed the CBC on Wednesday, all the plants were sold out.
"Amazing plants, really easy to take care.
Need very little watering. . .
It requires a low, low amount of light, so you can plant it anywhere in your home, "he said.
Sweni thinks snakes are the simplest plants.
You can't kill those fools.
Very popular at the moment.
Sweni said: "The Philodendrons are back in fashion again because they are easy to grow and have bright colors.
You can cut them off or let them grow for a long time.
"Tradition is an old-
The school factory is also making a comeback-
It has several different colors and sizes, known as the "one-inch plant", and Meyer says its stems grow about an inch before sprouting new leaves.
Orchids, aloe vera, dragon blood trees and air plants are also popular and very easy to grow, they say.
Christie Johnson went to the van Camburn hotel and bought several indoor plants. the 26-year-
She says she wants to use them as an indoor air purifier, especially since the cold winter means the windows are closed at home.
"These plants will help to maintain the level of oxygen in these rooms," she said . ".
"The good thing is that they don't need too much watering or too much sunshine.
"She has already done her homework and knows what plants she is looking --
Among today's young customers, what Meijie and Sweni agree with is common.
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Free plants can be added to your space. People hope that the green space of life in the photos will have an impact.
Customers demand plants with larger leaves, Meyer said.
Indoor plants are also good for business.
"We noticed that it brought people into the door of our greenhouse and we didn't see it until a few months later," Mayer said . ".
"This is a very big bonus for us --
Not only in June, maybe in the fall, but also in the winter, let repeat customers come back.
"Sweni and major agreed that the biggest mistake the owners make when raising indoor plants is to overwater them.
Many plants can only be watered once a week, and the soil will dry between watering.
If too much water is watered, or the drainage is not good (
Always select the pot with holes in the bottom)
The roots can rot in the water, they say.
Another common mistake is to plant or replant plants in too large pots
The plant will not grow into a larger pot, but will spread its roots too thin. More P. E. I.