My Houzz: Living Light in AmsterdamScandinavian Living Room, Amsterdam
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Spider plantBack in fashion, this 1960s favourite was often seen hanging in macramé baskets, its grass-like leaves arching over the top.The spider plant, also known as Chlorophytum comosum, has a reputation for being impossible to kill. However, overwatering may well lead to the plant dying and also to root rot, so make sure it’s in a pot with drainage holes and let the soil dry out between waterings. Spider plants thrive in lots of indirect light, between 13 and 26ºC (55 and 80ºF), and enjoy high humidity – making bathrooms and sunny windows good spots for them.They enjoy being pot-bound and this will encourage the production of tiny baby plants. But if the roots are spilling out of the pot, you can either repot the whole plant or divide it by cutting it down the middle with a sharp knife into halves, thirds or even quarters. Just pot up the smaller pieces and they will start to grow immediately.People often worry about the brown tips on the ends of the leaves, and they can look unsightly. This browning can be due to overwatering, but also to fluoride in tap water, which causes a salt build-up in the compost. A good idea is to flush the soil with distilled water to wash out any excess salts or fertiliser if the tip burn is excessive; otherwise, simply remove the leaves you don’t like.Still dubious about keeping your plants alive? Browse artificial foliage in the Houzz ShopWhich plants do you have growing indoors? Share your photos and green-fingered tips in the Comments section.
It mixes well with other sorbet shadesPeach is a good team player and it gets along well with many other colours. It works particularly nicely with other sorbet shades, such as mint green and duck-egg blue; anything in the same tone will combine well. In this light and sunny room, the peach sofa cushions quietly play their part in creating a soft, pastel scheme that’s relaxing and restful.View more living room photos
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White floor and white walls would give lots of light. Would it go with bedroom? Would my furniture be warm enough to keep room from being cold?
Spider Plant Botanical name: Chlorophytum comosum This spidery beauty, with all-green or variegated green and white striped leaves, tolerates a wide range of conditions and doesn’t ask for much. When little spiderettes appear on the end of leaves, plant some in small pots, still attached to the main plant. As they take root, cut them loose from Mum – it’s for their own good. Prefers: Bright indirect light and well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Keep your spider on the cool side, perhaps moving it to a cooler spot during summer. Hates: Not much really – just don’t saturate soil.
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