I never really knew where I’d put plants in my condo, because it’s a strange layout, and the only light downstairs is from the slider. Then one day I had the bright idea to put some plant stands in front of it, not sure why it took me so long to figure that out.
I’ve had these beauties for about a month now and they’re doing great. I bought the calathea because it’s cat safe, and I wasn’t aware of their reputation. It’s such a pretty plant and I hope I can keep her healthy.
The craziest thing is… I swear my place smells better since getting some plants in here. I know that scientifically that’s probably impossible with only three plants, but it can’t be my imagination. I keep my place very clean, but I have a cat and live in a top floor condo that gets very hot and stuffy. So sometimes when I’d get home from work, I’d definitely get hit in the face with that icky litter box smell despite my best efforts. I’d swear on my life these plants have helped mitigate it.
by robrobrooo
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I have 12 plants in my space, all I smell is soil but I absolutely love it ❤
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Get some hoya and get them flowering – your whole place will smell of vanilla!
What a beautiful family🪴
Placebo effect. You’d need something like 568 plants in a small space to even begin to replicate the study NASA did in 1989. That being said, plants make me feel better just with their presence.
What is that big plant on the stool??
Congratulations!!! 🎈 enjoy them!!! ❤️
Congratulations! There’s just something about plants that make a space so much more appealing. If you want more, consider hanging one at that slider door, OR put a tall plant shelf (tower) that’s narrow, but allows you to utilize all the light coming in right there!
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Ooh, pretty! I haven’t had either of the others, but you’ll love the ponytail palm, great low-maintenance plant.
Plants will ‘clean’ your air by photosynthesis
Nice selection! Good luck
Do they get direct sunlight? I’ve been trying to grow houseplants and having a hard problem because I get sun in my house, but it is not direct sunlight! Any advice?
I love the setup! I only have a few plants too but I also think they make my place smell/feel fresher so I get you (and yes I’m aware of the NASA study — I stand by what I wrote haha)
Pretty!!!
If the calathea dies. Just know it isn’t your fault.
Can you tell me the name of the plant in the second picture? It’s so pretty!
What beautiful little guys 💜
I always had a few plants in my apartment, from the time I moved in, but I noticed that after I started filling the space with *more* greenery, the air lost it’s signature staleness. Even in deep winter when all the windows have been closed for way too long, it still seems somewhat fresh in the space.
I also have a cat (but we use pine pellet litter so the box is very low odor).
No it literally does. They filter the air for us, the oxygen they put out feels fresher and it really does help with air quality especially stale air. Now for 3 plants it’s probably only making a significant difference in that room but if you’re not used to it it might seem pretty dramatic.
I have quite a lot of plants in my living room, and I’ve noticed an earthy smell. It doesn’t smell bad but it smells fresh. I love it!
Very nice start. Welcome aboard.
They look really happy