Green plants, natural wood, and fabric: learn how to create an Instagram-style bedroom with your own hands

There are three secrets to raising the style of a home: natural wood, fabric, and green plants. Natural wood creates a fresh, natural home style, fabric softens the overall look, and green plants bring vitality and plenty of energy.

When the three elements are combined

it is like living in a comfortable, laid-back Nordic city

But there are so many green plants

which ones look most Instagram-worthy placed at home?

Today we will introduce all kinds of houseplants

Fiddle-Leaf Fig

Moraceae, Ficus genus, native to the lowland tropical rainforests from Sierra Leone to Morocco in West Africa. Friends who like growing flowers should all know the three great trees for anchoring a home:the fiddle-leaf fig, the rainbow dragon tree, and the bird of paradise.

The fiddle-leaf fig loves sunlight very much,so be sure to give it the spot in your home with the best light. Do not believe those home photos of it kept indoors far from a window; nine times out of ten they are staged. Without light for a long time, and in a dark, damp place, it will drop leaves.

If your home has a balcony or a classroom facing south, then when the temperature is suitable,you can keep the window open for ventilation.For plants, ventilation is truly, truly, very important; it is often the deciding factor between life and death.

The fiddle-leaf fig is a southern plant and is fairly heat-tolerant,23-35 degrees is most suitable,so in winter it should be placed somewhere warm, and it is better to overwinter it indoors above 10 degrees. In summer the fiddle-leaf fig has a high water demand and likes fertilizer. Normally you should mist the leaves and not let it get too dry.

Decorative rating: ★★★★

Care rating: ★★★

Rainbow Dragon Tree

Agavaceae, Dracaena genus, native to Madagascar. The dragon tree is the kind of plant whose form is appreciated more than its leaves; its trunk is actuallybuilt up as leaves grow layer by layer, age, and peel off.

The dragon tree's form is endlessly varied,with a kind of masculine, moody beauty,like a quiet beautiful man in a dry, sandy, gravelly environment (but actually it likes humid environments.....).

It belongs to the Dracaena genus and has habits similar to the dragon blood tree,so it likes a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.Many people, because its plant form is so beautiful, always like to place it in the living room for viewing, which often results in slower growth and a gradual fading of its color.

Its water demand is not as great as that of the fiddle-leaf fig,so as long as the soil is not too dry, it is fine.However, when watering, be careful to water thoroughly; wait until you see water flowing out from the bottom of the pot. If you do not water thoroughly, the roots will grow upward in search of water, and the main roots below will not be able to absorb moisture.

Decorative rating: ★★★★★

Care rating: ★★★

Bird of Paradise

Strelitziaceae, Strelitzia genus, native to South Africa,the bird of paradise is also known as the crane flower.

Generally speaking, the white-flowered bird of paradisehas very large leaves and very thick leaf stalks.There is also another kind, the well-known orange-purple-flowered bird of paradise. The purple-orange-flowered one has smaller leaves and a shorter, more compact plant form, and the flowers it produces are the well-known orange-purple flowers used as cut flowers.

The crane flower likes warmth and humidity; it is recommended to overwinter it above 10 degrees so it can keep growing, and it goes dormant at around 5 degrees.It likes a spot with plenty of sunlight,but avoid scorching sun in summer. It likes fertilizer; scatter a handful of slow-release fertilizer in the soil, and normally apply liquid fertilizer for foliage plants.

However, it is best not to repot the bird of paradise casually,as repotting easily stops its growth.Sometimes it takes more than half a year to settle into the pot, so friends preparing to repot should be mentally prepared in advance.

Decorative rating: ★★★★

Care rating: ★★★

Split-Leaf Philodendron

Araceae, Philodendron genus, native to Brazil, Paraguay, and other places.A representative of letting itself go wild; its crown can grow very large.

The leaves of the split-leaf philodendron can stretch out freely in irregular 360-degree directions,so you need to leave it plenty of space. It is not suitable for placing in a corner, so prepare ahead before buying one. I found a sprawling split-leaf philodendron online so you can get a feel for it.

Large-leaved plants generally like water and fertilizer,so the soil should be kept moist,and it should also drain and breathe well; overwinter it indoors at above 5 degrees.

Everyone says the split-leaf philodendron is a shade-tolerant plant, but it still likes to receive a bit of sunlight; after all, shade tolerance and shade preference are two different concepts. Indoors, it will become a crooked-neck plant leaning severely toward the light, which looks very bad. So give it a spot with plenty of sunlight,but avoid direct strong light, otherwise the leaves will scorch.

Decorative rating: ★★★★★

Care rating: ★★★★

Monstera

Araceae, Monstera genus, native to Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico.The monstera can be called the success story of many people's houseplant growing.

The size and number of holes in the monstera's leaves indicate the difference between a mature and young plant. When many people first buy one, the branches and leaves are small, and the leaves have not yet developed holes.The monstera grows aerial roots on its stems,and will find climbing objects it can root onto and grow by itself, like this

Note that it is in the same family as the split-leaf philodendron,and the care methods are basically the same,and both are said to be shade-tolerant plants, but they still very much face the sun, so if placed in a dark spot, they will also become crooked-neck plants.

The monstera also likes water and fertilizer,so the soil should be kept moist. If water is always supplied, it grows very pleasingly, constantly unfurling leaves, and is quite stunning.

Decorative rating: ★★★★★

Care rating: ★★★★★

Spineless Yucca

Agavaceae, Yucca genus, native to Mexico, Guatemala, and warm regions of North America,growing it at home really boosts the atmosphere, with a very exotic feel.

The spineless yucca is very tough, likes sun, but is also quite shade-tolerant. Besides the balcony, it can also grow indoors, and it has a strong ability to absorb various harmful gases. So,placing it in the bedroom is also an excellent choice.

Also, the spineless yucca is not cold-tolerant,so overwinter it in a warm place indoors.If the leaves of a newly bought one have black spots, you can spray some carbendazim, and the newly grown leaves will then be very healthy.

Its tree form is strong and upright, full of masculine energy, and the plant is tall, suitable for large spaces with high ceilings. Because it is a relatively rugged type, problems such as lack of water, pests, and diseases are not easy to notice,so you need to pay extra attention and observe it.

Decorative rating: ★★★★★

Care rating: ★★★★★

Rubber Tree

Moraceae, Ficus genus, native to warm regions such as Brazil and Malaysia,and can be propagated by cuttings yourself.

In fact, these two rubber trees were both made by cutting a small branch from a large rubber tree, dividing it into two sections, and rooting them as cuttings. Friends who have grown rubber trees should know that you only need to cut a small branch, cut it into two sections, root them in water, and without changing the water,they will develop roots in about two months.Once the root system is well developed, you can plant them in flower pots, and it is done.

At this point, you only need to watch quietly and you will find that they have lived up to expectations and begunto grow hard, rising higher node by node,and before long they will have the look of little trees.

The rubber tree and the fiddle-leaf fig are in the same family and genus,and like high humidity and warmth,and a climate with plenty of sunlight, just like their place of origin; in winter they can only overwinter in an environment above 5 degrees. Their leathery leaves are glossy and smooth, and can add texture to a home environment.

Decorative rating: ★★★

Care rating: ★★★★★

Olive

Oleaceae, Olea genus, native to Mediterranean countries, with Greece, Italy, Tunisia, and Spain as concentrated production areas. Adapted to the Mediterranean climate,it is a woody oil and fruit tree species.

The olive has also gradually become popular as an indoor plant in recent years. Many people like the slender beauty of the olive, its gray-green narrow leaves and silver-gray branches are very beautiful, such asif it can be paired with deep purple oval fruits, then it is even more beautiful.

The olive can tolerate brief low temperatures, but for long-term overwintering it still needs to be indoors,The Mediterranean has plenty of sunlight, so give it a bright location. Like most Mediterranean plants, the olive is not picky about soil; as long as the soil is loose and breathable, it can grow whether in siliceous soil or calcareous soil.

In spring and summer, you can place it outdoors or on a balcony to grow, and when winter comes, move it back indoors.If you want to control its plant form, you can prune it appropriately,and look forward to it sending out more full branches in spring. However, home-grown ones are not very easy to fruit, and it requires a certain number of years.

Decorative rating: ★★★★★

Care rating: ★★

Eureka Lemon

Rutaceae, Citrus genus, native to the United States. The lemon family has many varieties,and the Eureka lemon is a variety of lemon.

Actually, the lemon tree cannot really be considered an indoor plant,because it needs very abundant sunlight and ventilation.But because it likes warmth, the fragrance glands on its leaves secrete a fresh lemon scent, it can be used to make tom yum soup, and it can also bear cute fruits and add charm, so many people like to grow it indoors.

The lemon family has many varieties, and the Eureka lemon is a variety of lemon. The fruit is pale yellow, relatively thick and coarse, strongly aromatic, and juicy,with high citric acid content.

If you want to grow it indoors, you mustprovide plenty of sunlight, water and good ventilation,otherwise it will affect flowering and fruiting. Still, if it successfully produces fruit, it feels very rewarding.

Decorative rating: ★★★★★

Care rating: ★★★★★

KING COCONUT

Arecaceae, Cocos genus, native to Madagascar.The branches and leaves are neatly arranged, the stem is smooth, and the color is more vivid.

Among indoor palms, compared with the areca palm and the Hawaiian coconut,the king coconut is somewhat more ornamental.Its branches and leaves are arranged as neatly as feathers, the stem is smooth and glossy, and the color is even more emerald green.

But like most palm plants, it likes a growing environment with plenty of water and is relatively not cold-tolerant,and it grows well under 60% shade.If the balcony light is too strong, many leaves will turn yellow from sunburn; after moving it back to an area with diffused light, it will do a bit better.

Next,the king coconut has a relatively large crown spread, radiating outward,so think ahead about where to place it at home before buying it.

Decorative rating: ★★★★★

Care rating: ★★

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