Needs & maintenance — Understand, observe and take care of your indoor plants

The main categories of needs

Understanding your plants' needs is the first step towards a more harmonious interior. Some are content with little light or infrequent watering, others require a bit more attention to reveal their full potential. These main categories help you quickly identify the plants that will thrive best in your home.

• Easy to maintain: perfect for beginners or busy city dwellers, these plants resist forgotten watering and easily adapt to light variations. Zamioculcas, Sansevierias, or Pothos are reliable choices that keep their shine effortlessly.
• Air-purifying: they naturally purify indoor air by absorbing certain harmful particles. Spathiphyllums, Dracaenas, or Aglaonemas, for example, bring as much well-being as elegance to your space.
• Shade & partial shade: these plants thrive in less bright rooms — hallways, bedrooms, or north-facing offices. Their dense and textured foliage brings freshness and depth to your interior.
• Non-toxic: ideal if you live with children or pets, these plants combine beauty, safety, and simplicity. Calatheas, Peperomias, or Fittonias, for example, add a graphic touch without danger.

The basics of balanced maintenance

Maintaining an indoor plant is based on a simple principle: observe rather than force. Each species sends signals — limp leaves, lighter color, slowed growth — that reflect its needs. By adopting a few good habits, you offer your plants a living environment close to their natural habitat.

• Watering: it must be adapted to each species. It is better to water less often but more generously, letting the substrate partially dry between waterings. Preferably use lukewarm, non-calcareous water.
• Light: most plants like brightness without direct sun. Place them near a sheer window or at a sufficient distance to avoid leaf burns.
• Repotting: every 12 to 18 months, it stimulates growth and allows renewing the soil. Choose a slightly larger pot and an adapted substrate (universal, tropical, or draining depending on the species).
• Leaf cleaning: dust the leaves with a damp cloth to promote photosynthesis and respiration. You can also lightly mist fine and tropical foliage.
• Fertilizer: during the growing season (spring and summer), a natural supply every two to three weeks is enough. Reduce or stop during winter, when the plant rests.

Tips for a thriving urban jungle

Recreating a plant’s natural conditions does not mean complicating your daily life. A few simple actions help maintain a stable atmosphere conducive to growth: avoid sudden temperature changes, keep gentle humidity, and ensure good air circulation.

Grouping several plants with similar needs creates a beneficial microclimate: they retain humidity better, protect each other, and form a more aesthetic whole. Don’t hesitate to play with heights, hangings, and stands to create relief and dynamics in your interior.

Finally, observe: it’s the key. A plant that feels good will show it through steady growth, firm leaves, and vivid colors.

Create a balanced and lively atmosphere

Maintenance is not limited to technique — it contributes to the harmony of your space. A well-placed, well-fed, and well-understood plant becomes a true decorative element, but also a source of well-being. Each species brings a different energy: tropicals diffuse warmth and generosity, succulents evoke calm and minimalism.

For a natural look, combine several types of foliage: large formats for structure, trailing plants for movement, variegated varieties for light. You will thus obtain an urban jungle in your image, full of character and life.

Verdeia Delivery & quality

All plants in the Needs & maintenance collection are carefully selected, respectfully grown, and packaged in an eco-responsible packaging that guarantees their freshness and vitality upon arrival. Verdeia ensures that each plant is ready to adapt to your interior and accompany you for a long time.

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