Plants for Beginners
Easy Succulents
Jade plants are succulents (they hold
water in their leaves), so they don't do well when sitting in
constantly moist soil, so let the top 1 to 2 inches of soil dry out
between waterings. Indoors, this will probably mean watering once
every 2 to 3 weeks—but be sure to check regularly! A good tip to keep
in mind: If you see blisters forming on the leaves, the plants are
getting too much water, so ease up on the frequency and amount.
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Easy Tropicals
The Monesteras are a tropical plant. Find
a balance between sun and shade. If a Monstera is given too much sun,
the leaves will yellow. If it’s left in the dark, the plant will
exhibit something called negative phototropism, where new leaves grow
towards the dark, rather than the light. (It’s a pretty clever trick:
In the jungle, darkness signals the presence of a larger tree that
Monstera can climb up to reach sunlight.) Since this isn’t possible in
a living room, indirect sun is best. Water Monstera moderately and
evenly, about once a week. Wait until the soil is fairly dry before
watering again. Keep in a fairly humid environment. To curb excessive
growth, avoid re-potting too often and prune regularly by pinching off
new growth.
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