Plants
How to place for style as well as conditions
1. Fiddleleaf Fig Ask people who own a fiddleleaf fig (Ficus lyrata) and chances are, they will tell you how much they adore it. Fiddleleaf fig mania has taken the interior design world by storm in recent years. Loved for their large, glossy, leathery leaves, they make great houseplants. They are fantastic as larger specimen plants — in a large container, they can easily grow to around 6½ feet tall.
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Light Conditions If you’re just getting started with houseplants, it can be tempting to run out and grab the coolest-looking plants, put them in pots and call it a day. But to ensure that your plants have long, happy lives, it’s essential to choose your plants with care — and that means getting the right plant for the light conditions in your home. This can (and often does) vary from room to room, so decide where you want to put your plants before choosing specific varieties. Not sure what the light conditions are in your space? Take a moment to notice the spot (or spots) you’re thinking of putting a plant in the morning, at midday and in the later afternoon: When does the sun hit it? Also note whether the light is direct (the sun is shining right through the window onto the spot) or indirect (the room is bright, but the sun isn’t coming straight through the window). Write this information down and bring it with you to a local nursery, where the staff can help you select plants that will thrive in your home.
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