Rare Tropical Plants Indoors: Creates an Ideal Climate for Their Growth 🌴

Installing rare tropical plants in your home is to bring a touch of exoticism and greenery to your interior. 🌿 At Greenandwhite_plants , we acclimatize our plants in our nursery in France before shipping them, but once they arrive at your home, they need an optimal environment to thrive.

In this guide, discover how to recreate a tropical climate , optimize lighting, humidity, substrate and watering to ensure the growth and health of your tropical plants.

☀️ Lighting: Providing Adapted and Soft Light

Tropical plants appreciate indirect light , similar to that of the forest canopy .

Why avoid direct light?

✔️ It burns leaves weakened by transport.
✔️ Soft light allows for regular growth without stress.

Our advice for optimal lighting:

✅ Place the plants near an east or west facing window .
✅ Use light curtains to filter direct sunlight.
✅ In winter , install a full spectrum horticultural lamp .

💡 Tip: If the leaves stretch towards the light , it is a lack. If they turn brown , it is an excess.

💦 Humidity: Recreating a Tropical Atmosphere

Rare tropical plants come from humid environments , so they need to be provided with suitable conditions .

Why is humidity essential?

✔️ It facilitates photosynthesis .
✔️ It prevents the leaves from drying out .

Our tips for increasing humidity:

✅ Use a humidifier for a rate between 50% and 80% .
✅ Place a tray of water under the pots with pebbles.
✅ Mist the foliage regularly to hydrate the plants.

💡 Tip: A hygrometer will help you control the humidity in the room.

🌡️ Temperature: Maintaining a Warm Atmosphere

Tropical plants require a stable temperature to adapt well.

Ideal conditions:

✔️ Between 20°C and 26°C .
✔️ No drafts or sudden variations.

How to properly regulate temperature?

✅ Place your plants away from poorly insulated windows .
✅ Avoid air conditioners and direct heating .
✅ Uses a thermostat to monitor room temperature.

💡 Tip: Stabilizing the temperature is key to avoiding plant stress .

🌱 The Substrate: A Rich and Draining Soil

A good substrate for tropical plants must be draining, aerated and nutritious .

Criteria for an ideal substrate:

✔️ Good ventilation to promote root respiration.
✔️ Effective drainage to prevent root rot .

Which substrate to choose?

✅ For Monstera and Philodendron : Aerated soil + perlite + coconut fiber.
✅ For Orchids and Hoya : Pine bark + charcoal + sphagnum moss.

💡 Tip: Wait a few weeks after receipt before repotting .

🚰 Watering: Hydrate without Flooding

Overwatering can be fatal to tropical plants .

Best practices:

✔️ Test the humidity of the substrate with your finger before watering.
✔️ Water gently with non-calcareous water at room temperature .
✔️ Use a fine-tipped watering can to better control hydration.

💡 Tip: Incorporate a natural stimulant like Liguide Océan to strengthen recovery.

📌 Conclusion: Create a Tropical Oasis Indoors

By applying these tips, you will provide your rare tropical plants with an environment conducive to their growth and longevity .

✔️ Soft and indirect lighting .
✔️ Controlled humidity level .
✔️ Stable temperature between 20°C and 26°C .
✔️ Well-draining and nutritious substrate .
✔️ Watering adapted to the needs of each species.

🛍️ At Greenandwhite_plants , our plants are acclimatized in the nursery before shipping. Discover our catalog and find the ideal tropical plant for your interior! 🌱

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