{"items":[ { "details": {"id":605303800095,"title":"Plant Spotlight: Ferns","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:11-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/collections\/vers-van-de-pers\/products\/asplenium-crispy-wave\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link naar productpagina asplenium crispy wave - Mowgli\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWhat do \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/nephrolepis-exaltata-boston-fern-m?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=603d6d838\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carl\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/asplenium-antiquum-leslie-birds-nest-fern-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b27f2e3ac\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Romaine\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRomaine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/asplenium-hurricane-birds-nest-fern-m?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=603d6d838\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sheri\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSheri \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/asplenium-crissie-birds-nest-fern?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=603d6d838\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Akela\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAkela\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e all have in common? They are all members of this week's plant spotlight: the fern family!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFerns are some of the oldest plants in the world. The fern family itself has been around for more than four hundred million years! It is also one of the most ubiquitous plant families, as ferns are found in nearly all parts of the world. From the freezing polar tundra to the tropical jungles on the equator, ferns can grow in water, on forest floors, and even up in trees. Ferns also come in many shapes and sizes. While the majority of ferns are green, some are red, purple, yellow or orange. And while around 40,000 fern species have been discovered, new ones are still being found today!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/image_2_large.png?v=1559731117\" alt=\"Een afbeelding van een bureau en kast met daarop kamerplanten\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFlying solo\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many plants, ferns do not have flowers or seeds. Instead, they form spores, which contain both male and female reproductive organs. Once the spores are formed, they are released into the air and wind carries them to a new location. If the spores land in a favourable place, they will grow into a new plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach fern produces millions of spores, which allow it to quickly reproduce on its own. This is why the fern family has survived for so many years and can be found in nearly every environment. But most spores do not end up in a favourable location and therefore, cannot grow into adult plants. And this is a good thing. While we're big fans of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/nephrolepis-exaltata-boston-fern-m?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=603d6d838\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carl\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/asplenium-antiquum-leslie-birds-nest-fern-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b27f2e3ac\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Romaine\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRomaine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/asplenium-hurricane-birds-nest-fern-m?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=603d6d838\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sheri\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/asplenium-crissie-birds-nest-fern?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=603d6d838\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Akela\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAkela\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/asplenium-crissie-birds-nest-fern?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=603d6d838\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Akela\" style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e;\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe agree it would be a bit much if their fern friends covered the entire globe!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/image_1_large.png?v=1559731123\" alt=\"Afbeelding van een muur met daarop een aantal varenplanten\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ferns\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all of our fern friends on our website\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho would you like to see featured next on our plant spotlight? Let us know at hello@plantsome.ca\/\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-18T13:22:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:44:22-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plant-spotlight-ferns","tags":"CATproducten","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:44:21-07:00","alt":"","width":2448,"height":3264,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/fernfern.png?v=1683837862"}}, "tags": "CATproducten", "metafields": {"category":"inspiratie","subtitle":"Ze zijn oud, maar nog lang niet dood!"}, "productUrl": "blog/plant-spotlight-ferns", "title": "Plant Spotlight: Ferns" } , { "details": {"id":605303734559,"title":"5 tips for your plants to survive the heat","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:08-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eSummer is just a month away! And after last week's wave of hot weather, it can seem like summer is already here. When the sun comes out, people may suffer from things like sweat stains, poor sleep and sunburn. But our green amigos fair much worse. For many houseplants, warmer weather can lead to heat stress. This can mean saggy leaves, dry soil, and even sunburn. To ensure that your green amigos have fun in the sun, we have made a list of five tips to make sure your plants survive the heat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Sunny_houseplants_large.png?v=1589565564\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Avoid direct sunlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warmer months, the sun can be extremely bright and easily burn houseplants that are directly in front of a window. To prevent your plants from sunburn, put them in a shadier spot with less direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Water in the morning or evening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf possible, water your plants early in the morning or later in the evening. During these times, the temperature is cooler, so the water you give your plant will not evaporate before the roots have time to absorb it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring warmer days, you can assume that your plant will need twice as much water as normal. So make sure to give your green friends a large splash of water every two days. If you want to know the exact amount of water to give your plant, download our \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/pages\/app\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plantsome app\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePlantsome app\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! It will take the weather forecast into account and give you a notification with the exact amount of water your plant needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Keep it cool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring warmer months, try to keep your home as cool as possible. Closing your curtains during the day and opening your windows at night helps keep your home's temperature the same throughout the day. This is important for plants because they cannot tolerate sudden changes in temperature. It is also important to be careful with air conditioners, as they can create a sudden wave of cold, dry air. If you do use an air conditioner, try not to place your plants directly in its airflow. You can also opt instead for a fan, as they are great for plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Spraying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture makes the air much cooler so regularly spraying your plants with water is an excellent way to keep them happy during the warmer months. We recommend a watering can like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/wave\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wave\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethe Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which includes a sprayer. Another option is to place a container with water next to your plants so that the water evaporates into the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Stop feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants get a lot of extra energy when there is more sun and heat. So during warmer months, plants don't need energy boosters like fertilizer or plant food. Think of it like that time you had a cup of coffee at night and deeply regretted it, as you lied in bed with your eyes wide open. Same idea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHopefully you and your green amigos will be able to have some fun in the sun! If you have more questions or concerns, feel free to reach out at: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@plantsome.ca\"\u003ehello@plantsome.ca\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-15T10:58:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:44:11-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"5-tips-for-your-plants-to-survive-the-heat","tags":"CATcare","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:44:10-07:00","alt":"","width":3630,"height":4016,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/PlantsomeAmber-6109.jpg?v=1683837851"}}, "tags": "CATcare", "metafields": {"category":"verzorging","subtitle":"Want aan een kasplantje heb je niks."}, "productUrl": "blog/5-tips-for-your-plants-to-survive-the-heat", "title": "5 tips for your plants to survive the heat" } , { "details": {"id":605303865631,"title":"Plants and interior trends","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:16-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants are the best. Not only are they great amigos, but plants can also double as beautiful pieces of art. The only problem is that art is hard to make and it can be difficult for even the most creative plant-parent to decide how to decorate their home. To help, we have found some of today's most popular interior trends and made a list of the perfect green amigos to match them. Happy decorating!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw and industrial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSustainability is here to stay and that is clearly reflected in various interior styles. Industrial living is a tough, raw housing trend that has become increasingly popular. The style is characterized by natural materials, earth tones, steel, leather and large materials (so lot's of big plants!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur great amigos; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-adansonii?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=4795fc6e3\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-janet-craig-compacta-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=34056cd9f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mojo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMojo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-marginata-l-dragon-tree?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=018727c30\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Noah\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-marginata-l-dragon-tree?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=018727c30\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Noah\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eoah,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-benjamina-weeping-fig-xl\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wilson\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWilson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-snake-plant-l-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kaa\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKaa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-art-carmen?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=04fa53a30\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tito\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-art-carmen?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=04fa53a30\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tito\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003et\u003c\/span\u003eo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e feel completely at home in an industrial-style setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Industrieel_interieur\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/woonkamer-inrichten-industrieel-indrukwekkend-innenarchitektur-geweldig-modern-interieur-industriele_large.jpg?v=1567154757\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e[\u003ca title=\"Industrieel_interieur\" href=\"https:\/\/sedaozalit.com\/2017\/08\/woonkamer-inrichten-industrieel\/woonkamer-inrichten-industrieel-indrukwekkend-innenarchitektur-geweldig-modern-interieur-industriele\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern hippie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnother trend that is also inspired by sustainability is the modern hippie interior. Sheepskins, colourful prints, vintage furniture and a lot of Rattan! For this kind of look, our hanging friends and cacti fit perfectly! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend our friends \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/epipremnum-aureum-pothos-gold-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81644cbf5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amelia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmelia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-cordatum-l?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d76935826\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/nemanthaus-hypocerta-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aace0c243\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Eloa\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEloa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/creeping-fig-bellus-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=231ffc5de\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chris\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChris\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/cereus-peruvianus-apple-cactus-xl?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=0d58bf3c7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Anciano\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnciano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/haworthia-zebra-cactus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a07e7d6cb\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vern\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVern. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGroooooovy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Hipster_interieur\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/Hipster_interieur_large.png?v=1567155536\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e[\u003ca title=\"Hipster_interieur\" href=\"http:\/\/www.degroenemeisjes.nl\/tweedehandsliefde-in-huis-18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia dreaming\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnd last but not least is the California-inspired interior, one of the most popular interior trends today. It's characterized by playful and fresh pastel tones, old wooden furniture, crochet, and wicker baskets. Velvet sofas and gold and marble colours are also very popular in this California dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalathea sisters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e love this interior, as well as our friends \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/aloe-vera-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3a0f8c22e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vera\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/pilea-peperomioides-pancake-plant?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b849c75ca\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Penny\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePenny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"California_interieur\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/Paster_interieur_large.png?v=1567155331\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e[\u003ca title=\"California_interieur\" href=\"https:\/\/homedeco.nl\/blog\/de-leukste-roze-interieurs-van-pinterest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant some more plant decorating tips? Let us know at:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ehello@plantsome.ca\u003c\/strong\u003e\/\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\/ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-14T17:03:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:44:29-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plants-and-interior-trends","tags":"catinspiratie, CATinspiration, hippe_planten"}, "tags": "catinspiratieCATinspirationhippe_planten", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/plants-and-interior-trends", "title": "Plants and interior trends" } , { "details": {"id":605302685983,"title":"The 8 best plants for your bathroom","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:41:08-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe get it. You love to have plants throughout your entire house. In the hallways, in the bedrooms, in the kitchen, you name it! But there's one place in the house where everyone goes but plants are rarely found...the bathroom. The high levels of humidity and lack of sunlight, common in bathrooms, makes most plants go directly to plant heaven. But don't worry, your dreams of a jungle bathroom are not over yet. There are many plants that thrive in a washroom-like environment. To help, here is a list of the best plants that will survive any bathroom!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn your bathroom into an Urban Jungle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe most important thing for a plant to feel good, is enough sunlight. But just because you have enough sunlight in your bathroom does not mean that it's a good place for every green amigo. Temperature also fluctuates more in bathrooms than in any other room in the house. Just imagine, you first turn on your heating so that your towels become dry and then you open your windows for ventilation. A long shower follows, which creates high levels of humidity, and if you opt instead for a bath, whole litres of bathwater end up flying throughout the room. That's a lot for most green friends! So if you want to relax and not worry about your botanical amigos, we recommend choosing ones that are easy to care for and do not have a fear of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThick-leaved plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTropical plants with thick leaves are your ideal bathroom friends. The succulent is one of these plants, and they are also very easy to take care of. Our favourite is the extremely strong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/aloe-vera-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b00a1bb57\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vera\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloe Vera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which removes harmful substances from the air like a Ghostbuster. This strong amigo, we just call her Vera, loves both the sun or shade and needs very little water (especially when in the bathroom!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOf course, cacti are also very suitable for the bathroom. These spiky friends only need a small amount of light and water, so you can easily put them on top of your sink without having to worry. Our amigos \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/haworthia-zebra-cactus?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=b00a1bb57\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Zebra Cactus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVern (Zebra Cactus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/cereus-peruvianus-apple-cactus-xl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=50b067923\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Anciano\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnciano (Apple Cactus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are already eager to give you a bathroom concert! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Succulent_large.png?v=1589398518\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSure, they may not be considered \"real\" cacti. But with their beautiful shape and colour, both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/euphorbia-lactea-white-dragon-bones-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=771f2c6f8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rob\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/euphorbia-lactea-green-dragon-bones?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c743868a2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bob\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also great additions to any home bathroom. Just like a cactus or succulent, the Dragon Bone brothers are easy to take care for and don't require a lot of water or light. They're known as fake cacti for a reason! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCacti, easy? Please. If you want an easy plant to care for, meet Ed. \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/tillandsia-xerographica-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=788ba47fe\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ed\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEd is an air plant,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e which is the simplest plant to care for. No pot? No problem! All Ed needs is a light mist every few days. Something he can easily get with some shower steam. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/two-green-leafed-plant-3085495_large.png?v=1589399196\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"271\" height=\"407\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlants that thrive in high humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFerns! These plants love humidity, which is why many of them live in Raincouver. Ferns are also very easy to care for and don't have to be in direct sunlight, although they do enjoy a bit of light. Here at Plantsome, lot's of our green amigos are from the fern family. \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fern\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck them all out here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/Fern-01_large.jpg?v=1549636543\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"248\" height=\"373\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/spider-plant-chlorophytum-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=153d24b14\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Spider Plant\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpider plants like Bert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are also quite thirsty and love high levels of humidity. They're also not very picky and enjoy being in both the sun and shade. Great for any bathroom! In addition, Bert is also an expert at purifying harmful substances from the air. How nice!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/Aloe-vera-02_large.jpg?v=1549638915\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"257\" height=\"343\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther green friends for your bathroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/peace-lily-spathiphyllum?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=3f9a00778\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lily\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLilly, a Spathiphyllum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is perhaps the most beautiful bathroom plant you can adopt. Her large, exotic leaves and peaceful white flowers make her a real eye-catcher. She also needs a lot of water and does not like to be in direct sunlight, perfect for any washroom. Just like her friend Bert, Lily is also a air-purifying pro and removes toxins from the air as if it were nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYes its true, snake plants are also great for any bathroom. They don't need a lot of water, aren't picky with sunlight, and they are one of the easiest houseplants you can have. Maybe they'll even sing a song for you when you take a bath! \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=snake\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Snake\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out the snake plant family here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/Sansevieria-01_large.png?v=1549636609\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"205\" height=\"377\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-13T14:39:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:42:08-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plants-in-your-bathroom","tags":"badkamer_planten, CATinspiration","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:42:07-07:00","alt":"","width":3200,"height":1600,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/PublicGoods_ContentImagery_201801_BathroomSpa_Feature_3200x1600_9d31e551-a586-417b-a917-35ab9c55c308.jpg?v=1683837728"}}, "tags": "badkamer_plantenCATinspiration", "metafields": {"category":"inspiratie","subtitle":"Plant Bath and Beyond."}, "productUrl": "blog/plants-in-your-bathroom", "title": "The 8 best plants for your bathroom" } , { "details": {"id":605304160543,"title":"Feeling creative? – DIY Lightbulb Vases","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:34-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNowadays you see more and more self-made vases for plants and flowers. Mugs, teapots, bottles, you name it! Putting your plant in a homemade vase or pot is a fun and easy way to decorate your home without having to spend a fortune. To help you achieve your plant-influencer dreams, we have put together a DIY for making one of our favourite homemade vases: the light bulb vase! A unique vase that's not only beautiful, but also a great conversation starter (especially if it was made by you *wink-wink)!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/gloeilamp_large.JPG?v=1513689674\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"272\" height=\"413\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSturdy glove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOld light bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoggles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePliers (preferably needle nose pliers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIron wire (for standing vase)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlower wire or string (for hanging vase)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlants or plant cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePut the glove on your hand and hold the light bulb by the socket (do not hold by the glass, or it may break). Put your goggles on to protect you from any glass shards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove the thin, silver layer from the bottom of the light bulb with your pliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGently break or nudge the black (glass) cap with your pliers and remove it from the lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLoosen everything in the light bulb with your screwdriver and hollow it out with your pliers. Continue to pull out the wires and the light. And carefully remove any remaining glass that is still around the edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo create a standing vase: \u003c\/strong\u003ewrap the iron wire around the light bulb's metal socket. Bend the remaining wire down to form a base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo create a hanging vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e drill two small holes on either side of the light bulb's base and attach floral wire or string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFill your vase with water and place your favourite plants or plant cuttings inside it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/gloeilamp_5_large.JPG?v=1513689736\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"317\" height=\"380\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(not feeling very creative? No problem! You can also buy similar kinds of vases on the internet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-12T09:14:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:34-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"diy-lightbulb-vases","tags":"CATDIY","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:34-07:00","alt":"","width":1120,"height":712,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/lamp_vaas.jpg?v=1683816154"}}, "tags": "CATDIY", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/diy-lightbulb-vases", "title": "Feeling creative? – DIY Lightbulb Vases" } , { "details": {"id":605302522143,"title":"Plant Spotlight: Calathea","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:41:01-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe fact that we love houseplants at Plantsome is no longer much of a surprise. Each houseplant is unique and comes with its own story. Because of this, we have decided to create a series that highlights a specific plant and the many things that make it special. For our first feature, we will be focusing our plant spotlight on the beautiful Calathea, a popular genus of houseplant known for its beautiful moving leaves. On our website, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-medallion-m?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=153986fbc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sophia Calathea Plant\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSophia (Calathea Medallion)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-zebrina-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9213521a5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Abby Calathea Plant\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbby (Calathea Zebrina\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are both great examples of Calathea plants. So, without further ado, welcome to the wonderful world of the Calathea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/calathea-6_grande.jpg?v=1489316638\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt's \"roots\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalathea plants are part of the Marantaceae plant family, which are found in the Amazon region of South America. They are known for their beautiful coloured leaves, which have a different pattern depending on the Calathea species. In the wild, Calathea plants grow as a shrub and their large leaves serve as a natural umbrella for local people and animals. Apart from an umbrella, Calathea leaves are also used as a roofing material, for wrapping up fish, and as small containers. Now that's handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe living plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Calathea's many nicknames, one of our favourites is \"the Living Plant\". It gets that name because Calathea plants have the special ability to close their leaves at night and re-open them in the morning. Technically, their leaves move because of the ions in their leaf cells, which react differently to blue light (found in the day), then to red light (found at night). They also close their leaves when they need more water. Researchers believe that Calathea plants do this to protect themselves from the cold. Sometimes you can even hear Calathea plants move (they make a rushing 'tsss' sound)! So don't be alarmed if you go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and see something moving in the corner. It's not a ghost, it's just your good friend the Calathea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Calathea_Ornata_large.png?v=1592940811\" alt=\"Calathea\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's obvious that Calathea are very unique plants. They are a beautiful addition to any living room, office space, or even dog house. And they also do a great job of keeping the air clean. In short, a green amigo anyone would want to have! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=Calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;Check out our full assortment of Calathea plants on our website!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave some ideas about which plant we should spotlight next? Let us know at hello@plantsome.ca\/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\/ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-11T15:37:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:41:44-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plant-spotlight-the-calathea","tags":"CATproducten"}, "tags": "CATproducten", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/plant-spotlight-the-calathea", "title": "Plant Spotlight: Calathea" } , { "details": {"id":605304455455,"title":"Four Plant Families that Play Nice with Pets","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:48-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIs my plant poisonous to my cat or dog? It's a question we often hear from many concerned plant owners. And for good reason! Unfortunately, some plants are not safe for pets and will make any cat or dog sick if eaten. To save our beloved four-legged friends from a sick stomach, we have prepared a list of five plants that are safe for pets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNote: while these are some of the best plants for pets, there are many others on our website that are also great for cats and dogs. Check out our entire selection of \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/pet-friendly-plants?filter%5B%5D=select...\u0026amp;filter%5B%5D=select...\u0026amp;sort=0\u0026amp;page=best-selling\u0026amp;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pet Friendly\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epet-friendly plants on our website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Palms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePalms are a very common houseplant and luckily, almost all palms are non-toxic. The Cycas Palm is the only exception, as its leaves can be very poisonous for pets. But besides the Cyca, almost all types of palms are safe. So green amigos like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ponytail-palm-beaucarnea-l?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=16f34ef40\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Beau\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBeau \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/neanthebella-parlour-palm-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6893bc98b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vicky\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Vicky \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eare perfect for your furry friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/tropical-palms?\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Palms\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e \u0026gt;View our selection of palms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/palm_medium.jpg?978508730451468846\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Calathea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Calathea is known for its beautiful large leaves that close at night. Animals also find this a nice plant, as all Calathea are safe for pets. Cats especially like the Calathea during the warm summer months because they can relax in the shade under their leaves. Talk about a purrrrrrfect spot!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/calathea-collection?\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u0026gt;View our selection of Calatheas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/Calathea_medium.jpg?10254915625549757215\" alt=\"calathea\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Ferns\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMost people know ferns from taking a walk in the forest, but they are also great houseplants! Ferns are very good at purifying air and also help provide more humidity, both great things for your health. But ferns aren’t only great for humans, they are also completely safe for your pet's health. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/fern-collection?\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ferns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u0026gt;View our selection of Ferns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/28851_medium.jpg?v=1493184621\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Peperomia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt would be very annoying if a plant that grows food is poisonous. And the friendly Peperomia plants agree! Peperomia come in a variety of shapes and, for the most part, are quite easy to care for as well. What we love most about our Peperomia plants (like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/peperomia-hope-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=267d24a16\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eZoe\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/peperomia-obtusfolia-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d627740ef\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePablo\u003c\/a\u003e) is that they're also non-toxic and safe to keep around your furry bundles of joy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/peperomia?\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Views our selection of Peperomia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/PeperomiaHope4inpot_250x200_2x_10f98736-8a18-4e5e-aa58-1aff7127bc28_480x480.png?v=1661986946\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"183\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-07T15:00:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:45:36-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"five-plants-that-play-nice-with-pets","tags":"catinspiratie, CATinspiration","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:45:35-07:00","alt":"","width":1000,"height":899,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/UrbanJungleContest_SabinadeBleijser_05_ca52debe-1b5f-4a64-8b9c-40ede6db0d17.jpg?v=1683837936"}}, "tags": "catinspiratieCATinspiration", "metafields": {"category":"inspiratie"}, "productUrl": "blog/five-plants-that-play-nice-with-pets", "title": "Four Plant Families that Play Nice with Pets" } , { "details": {"id":605304291615,"title":"Why are my plant's leaves turning brown?","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:39-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou spend countless hours taking care of your plants. You give them the right amount of sun, prune them when they need it, and you've never forgotten to water them. Okay, maybe not never but you do try your best! And yet, no matter what you do those leaves keep turning brown. What's happening?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's all about humidity!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe title says it all–even the most experienced plant parent can end up with a dehydrated plant if there isn't enough humidity. Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air, so a room's humidity depends  a lot on where you live. Air retains less moisture in colder temperatures so colder countries like Canada are usually much drier. This is especially true indoors, as turning on the thermostat also leads to drier air. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is humidity important for plants?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) through their leaves during the \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/76140549-how-do-plants-produce-oxygen\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Plants Produce Oxygen\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eprocess of photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. When a plant absorbs this gas through the pores of their leaves, moisture will escape from the leaf. Leaves lose moisture more easily with dry air so if the humidity in a room is low, a plant evaporates more moisture than the roots can supply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf your plant loses too much moisture, their leaves can get curly and brown around the edges. And the plant will also look limp and unhappy. A tropical plant likes humidity between 50 and 70 percent, while an average house plant only needs humidity between 20 and 30 percent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTo the rescue!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFortunately, there’s still hope and it can be easy to save your green friends from dehydration!  The most important thing is to give your green amigo a regular spray of water. You can do this by using a plant sprayer like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/wave?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d4cb229a7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wave\" style=\"color: #6aa84f; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethe Wave, which is both a watering can and a sprayer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e Or if you really want to get creative, take your plant into the bathroom while you shower so it can get some steam (note: please don’t take your plant into the shower with you!). You can also buy a humidifier. Any humidifier will work but some of the easiest are radiator humidifiers. Radiator humidifiers are containers that are made to hang on a radiator and can be filled with water so that it evaporates and makes the air humid. On a budget, you can also place bowls of water on your heater for the same effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave some more plant problems or concerns? Please feel free to reach out at hello@plantsome.ca\/ \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Axel Persoon","user_id":96543441183,"published_at":"2020-05-06T11:47:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:45:16-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"why-are-my-plants-leaves-turning-brown","tags":"CATcare","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:45:15-07:00","alt":"","width":1280,"height":720,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Untitled_design_1.png?v=1683837916"}}, "tags": "CATcare", "metafields": {"category":"verzorging"}, "productUrl": "blog/why-are-my-plants-leaves-turning-brown", "title": "Why are my plant's leaves turning brown?" } , { "details": {"id":605305176351,"title":"The Oldest Trees in the World","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:43:33-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost people will be happy if their house plant lasts for a year or two. But trees are a different story. Some trees can survive for hundreds or even thousands of years in the wild, making them the oldest living things on earth. Now put that on your bucket list! To show you just how old some trees can really get, we've put together a list of the top three oldest trees in the world. And let me tell you, these guys are truly the oldest of old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethuselah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe oldest living tree in the world has only recently been discovered and has therefore not yet been given a name. Studies of the rings and stem cells have shown that this tree is 5,062 years old! However, it's younger brother, the Methuselah tree, has been the oldest tree for a long time and is a close runner-up. This tree is also still alive, but is \"only\" 4,845 years old. A rookie compared to its older brother! Both trees are of the genus pinus longaeva or popularly called Great Basin Bristlecone Pine. They also both live in the White Mountains in California, USA. Together with other species of thousands of year old trees, they make up an area called the \"Forest of the Ancients\". The precise location of these trees is carefully kept secret for fear of vandalism. So the picture below is likely not the Methuselah at all. These trees are able to survive for so long because they are very strong and resistant to harsh conditions. Parts of the tree can also die separately so that the rest of the tree can continue living for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/9187262932_6cf93aee74_o_large.jpg?4669534407706869294\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e                                               Credit: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/yenchao\/9187260596\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mathuselah\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChao Yen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOld Tjikko\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou may find that Old Tjikko doesn't look very old in his picture, and you’re right! While the tree itself is up to 600 years old,  it’s underground root system dates back 9,550 years! This happens because when the trunk of the tree dies, a new trunk grows back on the same root system in a process called vegetative reproduction. Old Tjikko is the oldest vegetative reproduction tree with only one trunk. Fun fact: Old Tjikko's was discovered in northern Sweden in 2004 where he was named after the discoverer's late dog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/blog_oldtrees2_large.jpg?7196504235514011015\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e                                             Credit: \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_Tjikko#\/media\/File:Old-Tjikko-2011-07-19-001.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKarl Brodowsky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePando\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOld Tjikko may be the oldest vegetative reproduction tree with only one trunk but he certainly does not have the oldest root system in the world. In Utah, U.S.A., there is a root system called Pando that is at least 80,000 years old. It may even be up to 1 million years old, according to some researchers. This root system consists of countless trees that are individually only a few hundred years old but are all genetically identical. Altogether, the entire Pando system covers 43 hectares, or nearly 50 football fields, and weighs more than 6,000 tons. This makes Pando the largest and heaviest living organism on earth!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/blog_oldtrees1_large.jpg?8180041895074677634\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Axel Persoon","user_id":96543441183,"published_at":"2020-05-05T10:59:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:47:06-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-oldest-trees-in-the-world","tags":"CATweetjes","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:47:05-07:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":450,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/oude_bomen_featured_1af99d1c-d799-4f7b-9b77-eca6551e7608.jpg?v=1683838026"}}, "tags": "CATweetjes", "metafields": {"category":"inspiratie"}, "productUrl": "blog/the-oldest-trees-in-the-world", "title": "The Oldest Trees in the World" } , { "details": {"id":605303079199,"title":"3 Reasons Why You Need Plants in Your Home Office","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:41:34-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking from home can be a challenge. These days, it’s hard to tell when the workday begins and ends. And having your TV and bed just a few steps away from your desk only makes it harder. Here at Plantsome, we quickly found that having a green amigo nearby can make all the difference. But don’t just take our word for it! Many studies have shown that having plants in your office can bring many benefits. To show you what great co-workers plants really are, here is a list of the top three reasons why you need plants in your home office. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Plants help reduce stress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are stressful times. And for many, having to work from home doesn’t help. Luckily, studies have found that sharing your workspace with some green co-workers can be great for your mental health. A \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watermark.silverchair.com\/0738-2898-14_2_97.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAAmswggJnBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggJYMIICVAIBADCCAk0GCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMu5MHndwADzH611EtAgEQgIICHhfXrqa0kugCXpcshC7LTqIAdyDPe6-X_5G53VxBlq5iDXh5_ECe9Kz9z86IeVswpUN66Sm95t8JS3UFougyKHfpkrdJ9tzuNLHzwYO-HrDa2PA696965o9X49_px4OwIQrZvbcuzImzY6XpC6OPBcrv7de15fcGEY3m_lIwZcjNZU-JH-vjUvtBbzcWg81w3vKSmQxIef7Q7B3EzKtBKosNpn68OBjKEwpA1eKFWX5Dl27MiE8iFUFtO_3gDLrzJAyfZDi0QoDty_1NonQQHLddQXRBONgo10OF_k6UzRfiMjYltrpr1ffQ5UvIF13f0fGH59FnDsHYXVk-gFtxqxA4armkRSNyRqj9-5OalAYYtWFrbd7__eIUQl3RHQH_ScAGO0vMjKp-9vei6JLXom0xcquXiYogtkGpbOfVMq1lV2p1iHtGuN2NyCnEOvVrBtLSSA-Jg2SlUbSJF4kL1ke2fNH4sWPoqAUiYwmD73rQ8LiZDseIBl5tHxUjR2vRGDJO-xnQA3G4nDGiZ5KYXtAapakX_C_AxpCqd0c51FfJtgBecTGw6DqtLMLTtPMTY9LvwpvA1UUhxxQ1PZTGOptU1cu7Rc17_Z1Up8jJsWhHuHf2WiuhxQlylo7vQzMDNkBPeT0gq6Mo19yeH99J8VdfUWuEImJhkM5CQz4kj7SSc4i0wnXU3YKjDsCra05ipI1F-PMSeGugoeIgCKxN\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plants reduce stress\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estudy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eby \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWashington State \u003c\/span\u003efound that when plants were in a room, workers were less stressed and had lower blood pressure. And another \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4419447\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plants reduce stress\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estudy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efound that interacting and taking care of plants can also help reduce stress. Talk about a win-win situation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/IMG_2837_grande.JPG?v=1548690412\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Plants are natural air producers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmell that? Fresh air has been found to have many positive effects on one’s work performance, productivity, and health. As we explained in our last \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/76140549-how-do-plants-produce-oxygen\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plants produce fresh air\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, plants have the amazing ability to convert CO2 (carbon dioxide) into oxygen. This can be especially useful for a home office where fresh air is in short supply and a stuffy workspace is common. Some plants even take their air-making abilities a step further and are able to purify air. They do this by absorbing harmful substances and micro-organisms through their leaves, which they then break down in their roots. The result is cleaner, fresher, and more humid air. Now that’s a great co-worker!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed some fresh air? For a list of our most air-purifying plants, check out our blog: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/top-5-most-air-purifying-houseplants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Air purifying plants\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"The Five Best Air Purifying Plants for Your Home\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-17_at_11.29.06_AM_grande.png?v=1597678177\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Plants increase productivity and creativity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it's true that plants reduce stress and make fresh air, researchers have also found that they can enhance the productivity, creativity and concentration of employees. In a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/264395358_The_Relative_Benefits_of_Green_Versus_Lean_Office_Space_Three_Field_Experiments\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plants improve productivity\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estudy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that tested an office space with and without plants, researchers discovered that a green environment resulted in 15% more productivity. And even a single plant in the office was found to help increase creativity! This is likely due to the soothing appearance of plants, which naturally make people calmer, making them focus better and form new ideas. Air purifying plants also have the ability to improve work performance by cleaning the air, which promotes concentration. Nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-17_at_11.27.00_AM_grande.png?v=1597678070\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Five Best Plants for the Home Office\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ePeace Lily (Lilly) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e–are\u003c\/span\u003e air-purifying masters with beautiful white flowers that will give any space a sense of calm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=sansevieria\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sansevieria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSansevieria (Gus, Kaa, Luna and Jude)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – easy to care for and great air-purifiers. Their snake-like leaves are also great for creative inspiration. Just look at how interesting they look!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=dracaena\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dracaena\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDracaena (Mojo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-janet-craig-compacta-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c8b3ed00a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mojo Dracaena\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-lemon-lime-m?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=02dd16a4b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Abel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eAbel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/large-dracaena-warneckei-lemon-lime?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=5d136e670\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kenzo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eKenzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-deremensis-xl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=02dd16a4b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tito\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eTito\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-deremensis-xl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=02dd16a4b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tito\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e Tarzan and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-reflexa-song-of-india?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=833cd342d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"India\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eIndia) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e–eat harmful substances for breakfast and they don't need a lot of water to do it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/zamioculcas-m-zz-plant?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d132748e6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Luke\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eZamioculcas (Luke, Lucky and Dalton)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e –strong air purifiers who also happen to be some of the easiest plants to care for. No light? No problem!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-lyrata-l?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=725ef52ce\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Eileen \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAloë (Vera, Arnold, Mei, Vern)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e –super succulents that are easy to care for and sure to bring workplace inspiration through their unique, alien-like looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant some more plant recommendations for the office? Let us know at hello@plantsome.ca | \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-05-04T15:59:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:41:35-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"why-you-need-plants-in-your-home-office","tags":"CATinspiration, luchtzuivering, press","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:41:34-07:00","alt":"","width":4240,"height":2832,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/WireLab_02_c2a285ac-a44b-4a5c-8e08-17967ee0ee22.jpg?v=1683816095"}}, "tags": "CATinspirationluchtzuiveringpress", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/why-you-need-plants-in-your-home-office", "title": "3 Reasons Why You Need Plants in Your Home Office" } , { "details": {"id":605304717599,"title":"How do plants produce oxygen?","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:43:07-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWithout a doubt, one of the most useful properties that plants have is the ability to produce oxygen. Among other things, it has ensured that humans can live on this planet, so they definitely deserve a big thank you every now and then. But for those who don’t remember all the details from your high school science classes, you may be wondering how exactly plants are able to produce oxygen. The process is actually fairly simple and consists of only two steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Energy production by photosynthesis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first and most famous step in a plant's nutritional process is converting sunlight into energy. This is called photosynthesis. Special cells called photosynthetic pigments are found in a plant’s leaves and turn light energy into chemical energy. This chemical energy is then used to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into sugars such as glucose. Meanwhile, oxygen (O2) is released as waste. Funny enough, the oxygen does not come from carbon dioxide but from the water molecules. So plants don't actually convert CO2 into oxygen at all as is often claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"fotosynthese\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/fotosynthese_large.jpg?18012016893641259664\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003e2. Energy consumption by cellular respiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt night, because there is no sunlight, plants use the sugars they produced during the day for energy by converting them back into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). Interestingly, this process also uses oxygen in the same way as humans use oxygen for breathing. Fortunately, photosynthesis also uses CO2 and produces 10 times more oxygen, so plants create much more oxygen than they use. And that's a good thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSo how many plants are needed to survive in a space station?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting question. Luckily, some scientists were curious about this too and they conducted a series of tests to find out how many plants are needed for one person in a space station. They found that quite a few factors are involved. For example, plants produce less oxygen as the CO2 level increases, the amount of oxygen production can differ depending on the plant’s life stage, and temperature also plays a role. But after many tests, they were able to come up with an answer: at least 700 plants are required to keep one person alive! Well, no one said it was going to be practical. (source: \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@candidegardening\/how-many-plants-would-it-take-to-produce-enough-oxygen-for-one-person-7312743ed70b\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"study\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDid you know that some houseplants can also purify the air? Read more about them in our blog: \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/top-5-most-air-purifying-houseplants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"5 Most Purifying Plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eThe 5 Best Air Purifying Houseplants for Your Home\u003c\/a\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Axel Persoon","user_id":96543441183,"published_at":"2020-04-24T14:21:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:46:09-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"76140549-how-do-plants-produce-oxygen","tags":"CATweetjes","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:46:08-07:00","alt":null,"width":1400,"height":808,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/zuurstof-planten_c4219cf2-ab61-436f-88e8-1adc708ed6e9.jpg?v=1683837969"}}, "tags": "CATweetjes", "metafields": {"category":"producten"}, "productUrl": "blog/76140549-how-do-plants-produce-oxygen", "title": "How do plants produce oxygen?" } , { "details": {"id":605304029471,"title":"Your first plant.","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:42:24-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor some, it happens earlier than for others, but eventually, everyone faces one of the most important events in their life: buying their first plant.  The time comes when you need some greenery in your life but unless you receive a plant as a gift from a friendly great-aunt, you are suddenly confronted with hundreds of different choices. It can be very overwhelming. Someone with a sense of humour might even say that you can no longer see the forest through the trees (*eyeroll*). Fortunately, choosing your first plant can be very easy. Here we outline some of the basics to help you pick your new green amigo!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/firstplantttt_large.png?v=1587408850\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"181\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/firstplantt_large.png?v=1587408827\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"181\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/firstplant_large.png?v=1587408836\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"183\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/firstplanttt_large.png?v=1587408843\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"182\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe appearance of your plant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe first thing to determine is also the most important: how do you want your plant to look? As mentioned earlier, there are many different types of plants, but you can help reduce your options by answering two questions: 1) Do you want a plant with or without flowers? And 2) How tall do you want your plant to be? The choice between flowering or non-flowering plants is purely personal. A plant with flowers like our friend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/aphelandra-squarrossa-zebra-plant?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=3c006bb05\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Zahra\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eZahra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e gives more colour and diversity to a room, but a green plant like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/coffea-arabica-coffee-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gino\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eGino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e often has a more natural look. Choosing the height of the plant is more practical since a larger plant does not fit everywhere in the house. View which plants meet your criteria \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/pages\/plantfinder\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plantsome\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere will your plant be placed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter answering those two questions, it is also important to consider where the plant will be placed in your home or office. This is important as different types of plants need different amounts of sun. For example, some plants need a lot of sunlight and will have to be placed near a window, while others would much rather be in the shade. To make it easier to choose where to place your plant, we have divided the light intensity in a room into three types: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/zamioculcas-l-zz-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shade\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-jade-jewel-cane-xxl\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Semi-sun\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esemi-sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/crassula-jade-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sun\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s also important to consider that many plants are not fans of wind draft and would prefer to be in a place far away from open doors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe care of your plant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMany people often think that taking care of plants is incredibly difficult but really, it all depends on the type of plant. While some plants like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/small-musa-dwarf-cavendish-banana-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=889f5e7c3\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Baloo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eBaloo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e need a lot of water, others like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/tillandsia-xerographica-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=af7e82380\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ed\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/haworthia-zebra-cactus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=079d4d0ef\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Vern\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eVern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, only need to be watered every now and then. If you are someone who is often away from home or has a hard time remembering to water their plants, we recommend choosing a plant that requires less water. It is also important to know that some plants, like our friend \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-prayer-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amalia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmalia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are pet-friendly. And others, like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/aloe-vera-s?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=e4b784233\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vera\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, can purify a room's air. Check out each plant’s needs and special skills in their own pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out our past blogs on our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/five-plants-that-play-nice-with-pets\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pet-friendly plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #73b654;\"\u003epet-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2caf4e;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/top-5-most-air-purifying-houseplants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Air purifying plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eair-purifying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #121212;\"\u003e plants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2caf4e;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-prayer-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amalia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd of course, if you still need some help choosing your first plant, please get in touch at hello@plantsome.ca\/ \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \/ \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-04-21T15:45:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T13:44:50-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"51375109-your-first-plant","tags":"CATweetjes, diervriendelijk, makkelijk","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T13:44:49-07:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":450,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/eerste_plant_featured_dde2537c-e99a-48cc-bc81-773d54e279c3.jpg?v=1683837890"}}, "tags": "CATweetjesdiervriendelijkmakkelijk", "metafields": {"category":"inspiratie"}, "productUrl": "blog/51375109-your-first-plant", "title": "Your first plant." } ], "total_count": 138, "paginate": {"current_offset":120,"current_page":11,"items":138,"page_size":12,"parts":[{"title":1,"url":"\/blogs\/blog?page=1\u0026view=filter","is_link":true},{"title":"\u0026hellip;","is_link":false},{"title":9,"url":"\/blogs\/blog?page=9\u0026view=filter","is_link":true},{"title":10,"url":"\/blogs\/blog?page=10\u0026view=filter","is_link":true},{"title":11,"is_link":false},{"title":12,"url":"\/blogs\/blog?page=12\u0026view=filter","is_link":true}],"next":{"title":"Next \u0026raquo;","url":"\/blogs\/blog?page=12\u0026view=filter","is_link":true},"previous":{"title":"\u0026laquo; Previous","url":"\/blogs\/blog?page=10\u0026view=filter","is_link":true},"pages":12} }