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Episode Synopsis
Betsy Helmuth and guest Maria Failla from Bloom And Grow Radio discuss the role of plants in interior design. They cover plant placement, window exposure, grow lights, fertilizing, and options for low light conditions. They also compare fake vs. real plants and share tips for caring for Fiddle Leaf Figs.
0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:26 Introduction of guest Maria Failla 2:01 Collaboration with Bloom And Grow Radio 3:04 Importance of plants in interior design 6:35 Tips for placing plants in a room 8:29 Understanding window exposure 10:55 Grow lights as an alternative 14:10 Fertilizing plants 17:58 Plants for low light conditions 27:10 Fake plants vs. real plants 32:18 Hearty plants and larger statement plants 39:50 Fiddle Leaf Fig care tips 45:49 Maria's contact information and social media
- Plants need natural light to thrive, and understanding your window exposure is crucial for their placement. - Low light-tolerant plants like snake plants and pothos can adapt to various lighting conditions but still prefer some level of light. - For rooms with no natural light, consider alternatives like grow lights, botanical art, or dried flowers to enhance the space.
Additional show notes:
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For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com.
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com.
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0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:26 Introduction of guest Maria Failla 2:01 Collaboration with Bloom And Grow Radio 3:04 Importance of plants in interior design 6:35 Tips for placing plants in a room 8:29 Understanding window exposure 10:55 Grow lights as an alternative 14:10 Fertilizing plants 17:58 Plants for low light conditions 27:10 Fake plants vs. real plants 32:18 Hearty plants and larger statement plants 39:50 Fiddle Leaf Fig care tips 45:49 Maria's contact information and social media
- Plants need natural light to thrive, and understanding your window exposure is crucial for their placement. - Low light-tolerant plants like snake plants and pothos can adapt to various lighting conditions but still prefer some level of light. - For rooms with no natural light, consider alternatives like grow lights, botanical art, or dried flowers to enhance the space.
Additional show notes:
Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question.
Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes.
Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy.
For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com.
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com.
For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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