- What to look out for when keeping marsh plants in the room
- Marsh plants in the room - recommendations for proper care
In and of itself, marsh plants are predestined for life in/near the garden pond or in/near natural bodies of water. However, there is also the possibility to keep such plants freely in the room. In this article you will find out what you should definitely pay attention to!
Papyrus is often kept as a houseplant
What to look out for when keeping marsh plants in the room
It's in the nature of things that swamp plants need moisture to live and thrive. Both the soil and the surrounding air must be moist. While keeping the soil constantly moist is not a problem at all, the second aspect - the humid air - is a bit more difficult to manage.
Swamp plants have no place in the living room, hallway or office - there is usually very little humidity in these rooms. And especially when it comes to heating in the cooler seasons, drought dominates. So do not place marsh plants for the room in these rooms.
The bathroom and the kitchen are much better suited. Due to the usual activities (showering/bathing, cooking) there is a high level of humidity. Aquatic plants can thrive in these regions.
Incidentally, most marsh plants in the room prefer a bright location. So it makes sense to position them near the window. Otherwise you might have to help with artificial plant light.
Note: If you cannot guarantee the required humidity, you still have the option of embedding the marsh plants in a terrarium.
Marsh plants in the room - recommendations for proper care
Marsh plants like to be sprayed regularly with lukewarm water that is as low in lime as possible - this way you prevent drought and, depending on the plant, prevent an unsightly yellow discoloration of the leaves.
The most important care measure is of course watering. Make sure that the root ball of your marsh plant is always well submerged in water and does not dry out.
Some marsh plants are particularly in need of nutrients, including papyrus. You should provide these plants with liquid fertilizer every three to four weeks.
tips
If you can only place the marsh plants in a heated room, it makes sense to place a water-filled (non-flammable, heat-resistant) container on the heater. In this way you increase the humidity in the room.