From partial shade to a place in the sun - indoor plants also have their favourite places.
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A spot of happiness: the right place for your houseplant

Pia Seidel
30.8.2017
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Living in greenery needs to be skilful. There are one or two things you should bear in mind when beautifying your own home or giving plants as gifts so that they can flourish happily.

Indoor plants have different needs. Some feel at home in the sun, others love the shade and only want to be kept cool. Some enjoy "tough love", others want to be constantly looked after. We show you our favourites for every room climate.

Sun worshippers

Just as we like to lie in the sunny south, so do these houseplants. They are therefore preferably placed by a south-facing window so that they can soak up as much sun as possible. They only rarely need a little refreshment through watering.

Zu allen Sonnenanbetern

Enjoying partial shade

These green friends don't want to choose one or the other. For example, they like to spend time on a windowsill that is not exposed to direct sunlight. Alternatively, they can also be placed on raised tables or plant pots that face the sun. The water supply should not be neglected for Rhipsalis and co.

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Zu allen Halbschatten-Freunden

Shade lovers

These candidates enjoy darkness and the occasional sip of water. Artificial plants in particular are open to dark corners and prefer to sit on dry land.

Zu allen Schattensuchenden

Tropical friends

Exotic plants like Gusmania Optima really like moisture. That's why it's best to place them in the bathroom, with or without a window. Partial shade and evening sun is good for them and, in addition to a little water here and there, they also benefit from the humidity in the bathroom.

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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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