As of: March 29, 2024, 2:30 p.m
By: Laura Knops
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Even small apartments benefit from a few plants. Which plants feel comfortable in a small space.
Houseplants not only enrich the apartment visually. Plants also filter our air, increase indoor humidity and bring a touch of nature into the home. If you can't accommodate a full-grown houseplant, so-called "mini plants" are the right choice. These hardly take up any space and fit in a small pot and even on the smallest ledge. If you combine several plants together or arrange them next to each other, you can create an enchanting miniature garden.
Mini plants: Bubikopf grows best in sunlight
Mini succulents are available in different shapes and colors. Even small apartments benefit from the plants. © Imago
The right plants for the indoor garden are particularly easy to care for and thrive even in the warm climate of winter interiors. The Bubikopf (Soleirolia soleirolii) is a fast-growing plant, but usually does not grow larger than two to 25 centimeters. The small, herbaceous Bubikopf forms a dense cushion and feels very comfortable even in tiny pots. The plant thrives best in a small terrarium or under a glass dome where it receives sufficient sunlight and moisture.
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Decorative houseplants such as ferns and mosses
According to MDR
experts, evergreen houseplants such as ferns and mosses need
very few nutrients, especially since they are not intended to grow strongly. The greenery looks beautifully arranged in small glass bottles, for example. The warm, humid climate in the glass housing is ideal for plants that do not want to grow larger.
Moss ferns and small-leaved ivy are also suitable for the miniature garden. Since these plants grow to different sizes, they are particularly decorative. Dwarf spider plants, small-leaved three-master flowers, Fittonia and small orchids decorate without taking up much space. Mini succulents, which are available in different sizes, are also particularly popular.
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This is how mini plants thrive in the apartment
To ensure that the mini plants thrive for as long as possible, tropical representatives such as Alocasia or Philodendron should not be exposed to drafts. Although they need a lot of light, they should not be too close to the heater. Regular watering is mandatory for most mini plants. The reason for this is that the plants thrive in small containers that do not provide much moisture. Nutrients should also be replenished regularly. If the plants outgrow their original pot, they will also need to be repotted into a larger one.