Refresh Your Houseplant Collection

Freshen Your Great Indoors with Houseplants this Spring

Make houseplants a part of your spring spruce-up – Allen’s Flower Market has your needs covered with delicate, soothing, leafy potted plants that will light up any room.

Spring Cleaning for Improved Indoor Air Quality

Sure, you’ve thought about Spring cleaning for your home – but have you considered giving a puff of fresh oxygen into your indoor breathing space? Believe it or not, indoor air pollutants are often the sneaky cause of allergies, congestion, fatigue, headaches, and sleeplessness. While you may not notice it every day, your home or office may have low-quality indoor air. Some indoor air pollutants come from the outdoors, such as smoke and pesticides. Other sources of indoor air pollution include aging building materials like insulation and drywall, vapors from wood varnishes and carpet glues, and cleaning products. 

Whether or not you are actively experiencing the effects of poor indoor air quality, chances are your home would benefit from some fresh, healthy air. Houseplants work wonders for indoor air quality. A classic snake plant like our Sansevieria Geometricus acts as a powerful, natural air purifier – and it’s so robust, it practically takes care of itself. Mist your snake plant with water from a spray bottle once every week or two to keep it happy and prevent over-watering.

Caring for Houseplants in Spring

Just as the seasons affect plants’ health outdoors, indoor plants can also be affected by the turning of the seasons. In general, plants respond beautifully to spring weather. Houseplants that have looked droopy or wilted during the winter months can enjoy more sunshine, warmer temperatures, and a bit of extra humidity. 

This month and throughout the Spring, your houseplants may benefit from an extra spritz of water. By giving plants a little more to drink than they’re used to, you’re helping your houseplants adjust to more sunshine and warmth. If you are looking for ways to help plants retain their moisture, consider adding a layer of rocks to the top of the soil. You can also protect plants from excess light and heat by pulling them away from windows, where they may have thrived during the winter months. Or, if your home gets a lot of natural light, consider light curtains to diffuse the amount of light your plants get so that they don’t become scorched. Spring is when you’re most likely to notice your plants stretching out in the sun's direction. When you see this happening, gently rotate your plant once a week to encourage direct light on all parts of the plant and prevent it from bending. 

Lastly, consider Spring cleaning your plants themselves! Pruning a plant’s leaves to remove dead or wilted plant bits helps target nutrients to the healthy parts of your plants and will also protect them from pests or plant diseases. If you’ve had your plant for more than a year, consider re-potting it into a larger container. Or, if you decide not to use a new container, re-pot your plant in its existing container with fresh soil or potting mix.

Discover Spring Houseplants at Allen’s Flower Market

Whether you’re interested in purifying your indoor air or are simply seeking to freshen your home, consider Allen’s Flower Market for all your houseplant needs. Our selection of green plants potted in stylish, well-designed pots will freshen any room in your home. We also carry an assortment of flowering plants to add a pop of color and fragrance that promise lasting beauty. Our selection of basket gardens is a sweet option for those looking for the splendor of a bouquet in a setting that will thrive long-term in your home.

At Allen’s Flower Market, we are proud to be a family-owned business. We offer fast, easy delivery to accommodate your busy schedule. You can stop by our floral design stores in Long Beach, Los Angeles, Reseda, or Sunland or explore our plants online. https://www.allensflowermarket.com.