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I posted this fiddle leaf fig tree on my IG Tales and acquired a variety of DMs from folks asking if it’s actual.  Really, certainly one of my shut associates texted me and requested the identical factor.  They’re reaaallll!  As you possibly can see, for the reason that pandemic I discover pleasure and self-value by retaining vegetation and cats alive.  This new interest turned an actual obsession.  I’d bounce backwards and forwards between engaged on Artemis and studying about vegetation.  Numerous studying.  Boards, backyard golf equipment, books, YouTube movies, blogs… you title it, I used to be knee deep in it.

I’m a plant fanatic, and not at all an count on.  However in the event you’re , I can create a plant care publish particularly concerning the Fiddle Leaf Fig tree.  From my private expertise and what I’ve learn on-line and in books, there are various colleges of thought with reference to look after this specific tree.

I do know it’s a bit of unusual to speak about vegetation and never contact on plant care.  However on this publish, I simply need to introduce you to my new inexperienced area.  It’s really my remedy area.  I sit in that chair on a regular basis with my kittie Sam, and it’s extremely calming.

I discovered loads within the cross few months about designing with vegetation, and would like to share a few of my ideas with you.

Designing a Fashionable Inexperienced Space

1. When making a inexperienced area, the extra vegetation the higher.  Whenever you have a look at that IG pic and go… whoa, that appears wonderful.  Normally extra typically, that picture transports you to a different place.  To create that feeling, it’s a must to see and be surrounded by greenery.  Grouping vegetation collectively (which may additionally assist improve the humidity which is useful in your vegetation) can create that transformative expertise.  When my fiddle leaf fig tree was there by itself, it was okay.  However the area felt ornamental.  After I added extra vegetation round it, the area got here to life.

2. Contemplate vertical area.  Plants that come down from above, like my philodendrons on the shelf, will help create that majestic and immersive feeling.  Everytime you see a waterfall, it feels grand.  It feels pulled in and as if you might be a part of that story.  Additionally with vertical area, contemplate vegetation at completely different heights to create a cover look.

3. Design the area round an announcement piece.  An accent chair, a dreamy mattress, an announcement desk… no matter works for you.  This not solely is purposeful (a spot to calm down and sit, a spot to search out peace and sleep, a spot of serenity whereas working), it additionally provides you extra alternatives to work together with the vegetation.  As a result of I sit on this area on a regular basis, I observe and actively monitor my vegetation.  I can see how moist the soil is, if new spots are growing, any bugs showing, and many others.  The care turns into extra interactive and significant.

4. Design with private objects.  As a substitute of a plant stand, think about using a stack of books and/or packing containers.  As a substitute of utilizing a planter, think about using a candle vessel.  With my jewel orchid above, it’s in a 2.5 inch develop pot that matches properly contained in the candle vessel.

5. Don’t be afraid to combine fake with actual.  When lighting circumstances should not supreme, contemplate mixing fake with actual.  For instance within the case of my coronary heart vase, the world is just too darkish and there’s actually no vegetation that I can put in it.  I nonetheless needed to proceed the theme of inexperienced in that space, so I added fake ferns.  Contemplate experimenting and enjoying round with small accents of fake vegetation earlier than shifting into larger objects.

Please remember the fact that these design suggestions might be extra fruitful if your house has the lighting circumstances appropriate for the vegetation you need.  For instance, if I transfer my fiddle leaf fig tree to the opposite facet of the shelf, a number of toes away from the window, it should most definitely not do as effectively.

I hope you get pleasure from this publish.  You probably have any questions on plant care or design parts, please let me know.  And as at all times, thanks a lot for studying!

Thanks a lot for studying!