{"id":878,"date":"2024-06-24T11:34:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T11:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/?p=878"},"modified":"2024-06-24T12:15:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T12:15:58","slug":"all-about-indoor-plants-info-for-beginners-and-pet-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/all-about-indoor-plants-info-for-beginners-and-pet-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Indoor Plants \u2013 Info for Beginners and Pet Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Due to Covid many of us began working from home. We tried to cope as best we could through the isolation and inactivity. A couple of ways we managed to stay sane during those trying times was by becoming more nurturing through adopting animals and plants. Both of these brought us comfort and reassurance that one day things would get back to normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Well, they did get back to normal, for the most part. Now we not only have pets to care for but also indoor plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you ever doubted the benefits of how plants improve your psyche, refer to my post How to Learn From Plants<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In this post you will learn all about <\/u>indoor plants<\/u><\/strong><\/a>,<\/u><\/strong> (Leon and George) how to care for them, and how to keep our furry friends healthy by suggesting flowers and plants that are pet safe. Continue on to read all about indoor plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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(Some of the links within this post are affiliate links on which I receive a small compensation from the sale of certain items.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Things To Consider When Purchasing Indoor Plants<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Low Light or High Light?<\/u><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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You need to determine the intensity of the light filtering into your home not only during the course of the day but during the course of a year through the changing seasons. As you probably know, there are many kinds of <\/u>indoor plants<\/u><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>(Leon and George). Some require direct light, others require filtered light (light dimmed by being a bit removed from the window or by a sheer curtain between the sun\u2019s rays and the plant).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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House Orientation<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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See how your house is oriented. Does the living area (kitchen and family room) face the south, north, east, west? If you do not know how to determine this, remember that the sun rises in the east and then watch where it travels through the day until setting. As it travels through the day, it will shine from the south, and then it will set in the west.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Opposite from the southern side of your home is the northern side. This orientation is for the Northern Hemisphere. If you live in the southern hemisphere the midday sun will shine from the north. Going forward, I will be referring to the northern hemisphere in this post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″ woodmart_css_id=”66795b5f555ca” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5NWI1ZjU1NWNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uX2lubmVyIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” wd_z_index=”no”]\t\t

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On sunny days the southern side of your home will be bright and sunny depending on the number of size of the windows in your home. The eastern, western, and especially the northern part of your home will admit lower diffused light.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If your plants require direct or filtered light, place them in the southern part of your home. If they only require four or five hours of light, place them in the east-facing or west-facing parts of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ woodmart_css_id=”66795b53497f6″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5NWI1MzQ5N2Y2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uX2lubmVyIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” wd_z_index=”no”]\t\t

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Are These Plants Pet Safe?<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Unfortunately, many indoor plants are not pet safe. Here is a list of those you should definitely avoid<\/strong> because they can depress the nervous systems of cats and dogs, resulting in coordination problems, and can cause liver failure, seizures or even death.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lilies Sago Palm Tulip and Narcissus Bulbs Cyclamen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kalanchoe Amaryllis Chrysanthemum English Ivy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Peace Lily Pothos Schefflera Cannabis Dieffenbachia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pet safe indoor plants<\/u><\/em><\/strong> for both dogs and cats.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Click here to purchase pet friendly plants from plants.com<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Baby tears <\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 moss like plant used in terrariums or hanging baskets.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Sunlight<\/strong>: bright indirect light or low light; no direct light<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spider plant<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 great for hanging basket; almost impossible to kill; easy shoots to propagate<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Calathea Rattlesnake<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>\u2013 prayer plant that grows to 30 inches<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Boston Fern<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>\u2013 beautiful but could be a bit tricky; watch the light and water<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Sunlight<\/strong> \u2013 indirect light; sun will burn leaves<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christmas Cactus<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>\u2013 beautiful as hanging basket or in a pot<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Sunlight<\/strong> \u2013 low light or filtered indirect light<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Zebra Haworthia <\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 slow growing succulent; excellent for the forgetful owner!<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Sunlight<\/strong> \u2013 avoid direct sun or total shade<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Friendship Plant<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013<\/u><\/em><\/strong> a fuzzy leafed plant which has a fast rooting of clippings<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Cast Iron Plant<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>\u2013 tall leafy indestructible plant<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Parlor Palm <\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 slow grower and adaptable to many environments<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Aluminum Plant<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>\u2013 also called the watermelon plant<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Burro\u2019s Tail<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>\u2013 reminds me of Davie Jone\u2019s beard in Pirates of the Caribbean! Very odd looking.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Everyone would like a fresh bouquet of flowers displayed on their dining room table, coffee table, guest bedroom, guest bathroom or in your own bedroom! However, people who own pets must be careful. Many cut flowers are not good for your furry friends. To help you avoid a tragedy, here is a list of cut flowers that are cat and dog friendly.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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