Every season has its own importance in the world of gardening. But monsoon is the best time of the year for garden lovers for planting and re-potting.
- Snake Plant
- Money plant
- Peace lily
- Spider Plant
- Syngonium Pixie White
- Areca Palm
- Marigold
- Lotus
- Periwinkle
- Jasmine
1. Snake Plant– The Air purifier
One of the most toughest indoor plants, snake plants can tolerate easy to grow indoor condition. It also known as “mother -in- law’s tongue” for its stiff, sword like leaves.Typically they grow more quickly in brighter light, but strong direct sunlight burns leaves, especially when plants are outdoors.
2. Money Plant– Brings luck
Different plants are believed to have their own benefits but money plants are one of the most well known indoor plants known to bring good luck, wealth are prosperity. Medium to bright indirect light with southern exposure. After applying the fertilizer you can put the money plant in the water. This plants are drought tolerant but they prefer constant moisture.
3. Peace lily– Graceful Monsoon bloomer
One of the most popular indoor plants are Peace lily with easy to grow features. It prefers low to bright, indirect sunlight. They’re the perfect plant to bring life to a dark room or corner.This plant need consistently moist soil, but they definitely don’t like to sit in standing water. Whenever the top inch of soil is dry, water the plant until the overflow starts to come out of the bottom of the container.
4. Spider Plant– Cheerful, Fast growing
Spider plant will bring good luck and prosperity to your home. It can still thrive in low-light conditionsand only need to be watered once per week. Grow these easy plants in a bright spot out of direct sun as this can scorch their leaves. Spider Plants enjoy damp but not soggy soil, they will typically need more water in the spring and summer than in the autumn and winter.
5. Syngonium Pixie White– Stylish indoor Climber
One of the most popular plant is Arrowhead plant or Syngonium Pink plants for all the plant lovers out of there. It is ability to filter the air in a room and release oxygen during the night. This plant prefers a medium to bright spot with indirect sunlight which can burn their leaves.
Allow the top 3-5cm of soil to dry out before watering again. In the cooler months, your plant won’t want as much water.
6. Areca Palm– good choice
Areca palm is looks like bamboo plant because of its tall, attractive and their fronds are almost same. It prefers in bright, indirect light but will tolerate a bit of shade. South or west facing windows are great as long as you ensure that the plant remains out of direct sunlight for the majority of the day.
It requires just enough water to keep the soil moist, but not so much water that it’s drowning. This may take a bit of trial and error.
7. Marigold– Herd of Sun
Marigold Plant has cheerful flowers with warm colours and fern like foliage. It thrive in full sun and can tolerate very hot summers.This plant has a strong root system, they become more drought tolerant. During hot or dry weather, water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
8. Lotus– Versatile plant
Lotus plant grow best in full sun and also need at least 6 hours of direct light. It grow best in rich, fertile, soft silt loam or clay soil. A mix of pine bark and topsoil provides a substrate that is a good texture for lotus culture.
9. Periwinkle– brings good luck and positivity
Periwinkle is a color in the blue and violet family. It is also called vinca or myrtle. This plant is a resilient and low-maintenance ground cover, brings charming blue and purple flowers to shady spots in your garden.
10. Jasmine– glossy foilage
If it is said to enjoy a sweet smell but again the smell should be natural, then we can never avoid jasmine flower. This plant needs six or more hours of strong light per day to thrive indoors. Jasmine will grow well in full sun to partial shaded areas.
Common mistake to Avoid with Monsoon Plants
Rainy season causes concern for plant lovers. Environmental changes such as high humidity, low sunlight and cold winds confuse plants and people. Avoid these mistakes when caring for indoor plants during the rainy season.
• Lack of Air circulation
Close windows and heavy air can create the perfect setting for fungus and pests. So it can need fresh air even in monsoon.
• Poor drainage
Excessive amount of water can roots start to suffocate. Always check that your plant pots have drainage holes.
• Ignoring light Requirements
Plants usually fine in medium light may start to droop or lose colour.
How to Care for Indoor Plants During Monsoon
1. Adjust Watering Routine
Water only when needed. Some plants may only need it once a week because of the humidity in the air.
2. Prevent Fungal Infection
Fungus can appear on soil surfaces or plant leaves during monsoon. This is common but manageable with simple care steps.
3. Benefits of Growing Indoor Monsoon Plants
monsoon indoor plants provide real benefits that enhance your living space.