As far as I am concerned, indoor gardening has always been an interest I have held dearly and eventually, I have discovered that there is nothing I enjoy most than growing plants that tend to grow so quickly. It is for this reason that gardening especially to those individuals who are new to the trade is fulfilling for the simple reason that the fruits of your labor can be seen within weeks. I’d like to tell you about some of the advantages that I have discovered in caring for rapidly-growing indoor plants and why you might need them in your home.
Instant Decor
Arguably the first promise of having fast-growing plants at home is the change of scenery that comes with it instantly. The first plants I ever bought were a pothos and a spider plant and I remember bringing them home. In a few weeks, their fresh green color started hanging lower down from the shelves and the plain once looked boring room got a lively look. These plants have a very fast growth and where I placed them, I got a feeling of satisfaction as they grew very fast to fill the space I gave them and beautify the house. People just got into a program which kind of duplicated my living room if you will feel a little more at ease every time I stepped into it.
Frequent Rewards
Gardening like any other do-it-yourself activities is all about a process, and with fast growing vegetation, the results are practically instantaneous. The one time I had a snake plant, I was rather shocked at how fast it was growing leaves the next morning. For as long as I saw a new shoot or a new forming leaf I had the feeling that I had achieved something. For the first-year gardeners, such constant marksmen are very inspiring. It enlightens you to get to do something constructive and makes you feel like there is a payoff for such effort. To me, there is so much that feels better than watching your plant grow due to the effort that you made toward its growth.
Enhanced Air Quality
Any person is aware that plants are air purifiers but with these fast growing indoor plants, everyone is in for a treat shortly. There is a significant change in the quality of air in my house after bringing in different plants such as Boston ferns and peace lilies. These plants grew so fast with more leaves to help in filtering out the toxins within the atmosphere and at the same time supply oxygen. It’s a win-win: The other benefit of having a greener home is that within a short period, one is also able to breathe cleaner air. I have especially realized its importance during the winter season when indoor air is said to be so bad in quality.
Emotional Well-being
The practice of attending to the needs of the indoor plants has always been soporific to me, and plants that respond to growth fast are even more so. It is refreshing to cultivate a plant and to see it grow into a healthy not to mention living organism. Most of the times, I get to smile the moment I see green shoots begin to sprout and this shows me that through my efforts, life has been made to continue. The other activity that I have been practising in this regard is the act of watering the plants, which may seem more like meditation practice in the midst of stress. It is an indication that in this world that is full of haste and indifferent attitude toward many things, it is possible to cultivate beautiful things if only people are prepared to dedicate some time for it.
Educational Value
However, one of the hidden realities I ever expect when channeling my energies into growing fast-growing indoor plants is that from these plants, I get more knowledge. These are the plants I need to look after most of the time although their care often requires some changes, and that helped me in developing my gardening abilities. I understand how to manage light, how not to water the plants excessively and how to produce new plants– a skill that has proven useful since I have learnt how to propagate plants! This is because every plant has its peculiarities and fast growing plants will give immediate feedback as teachers. Any one that wants to sharpen up their gardening skills can easily do so through the act of gardening these plants.
Pest Reduction
Being innovative is a way of outcompeting the problems confronting us everyday and it is the challenge that the faculty of architecture and design of the university of sao paulo, brazil took when attempting to come up with unique designs for their building. The final benefit I have come across is that large plants have a good chance of growing beyond the pest infestations. For instance, when my English ivy had short trouble with spider mites, its capacity to grow fast helped in making a fast recovery as new leaves filled in quickly for the old ones that were affected. It has low stress because it eliminates the challenge of pest attacks, and the knowledge that my plants can recover from pest attacks is comforting.
Conclusion
Integration of fast-growing plants that grow indoors has been one of the best decisions that I have made as it has introduced a proactive kind of energy to both my indoors. They have given me fast and concrete returns on my course, they have cleaned the air, and have had a beneficial impact on my emotional state. But they also have been great teachers and my guides who assisted me to evolve as a gardener and get more self-confident about taking care of plants. We have seen that indoor gardening brings numerous benefits into our lives so, if you want to welcome new life and aesthetics into your home, fast-growing plants should definitely be on your list. Its growth and vitality will not only beautify your home area, but also bring many unexpected colour to your life.
