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INTERIORS INSIDER
Positively plants make great kitchen plants as their wonderful

striking foliage adds interest to an often neutral
space – plus, they only need watered once a
week when the soil feels dry to the touch.”

Claire notes that even if you’re working with
limited space or are new to houseplants, they
can be a great way to welcome positivity into
your home in small ways, with almost one in five
Brits (18%) saying that caring for a houseplant
Dobbies highlights the positive impact plants can have on our
improved their mood and sense of wellbeing.
homes and wellbeing. Claire notes: “If you’re just beginning your
houseplant journey, consider starting off with
smaller plants and low maintenance succulents
and use them to bring different areas of your
obbies, the UK’s leading garden any room and you can mix and match your home to life. Shelves and compact spaces
centre, says that there’s no better way favourite plants to create a unique display. By can be upgraded with trailing plants, which
Dto welcome positivity into our homes layering different textures and heights with are both cost-effective and striking, giving
than with some air purifying houseplants. plants like Monsteras, peace lilies and ferns, you maximum impact for less. Mix and match
you can create a showstopping effect that will different varieties to add drama and interest to
New research* commissioned by Dobbies has elevate your interiors and purify the air.” your display, and create an Instagram-worthy
revealed that indoor plants can cheer us up in While houseplants are often used in living ‘shelfie’ that’s guaranteed to put a smile on
your face and set you up for a positive 2023.”
the winter months, with four in 10 Brits (40%) With the current cost of living in mind, Dobbies’ spaces to add some welcome greenery,
saying that colourful houseplants make them research showed that 31% felt that houseplants Claire says they also make for great
feel happier. And, with 42% of Brits saying that add greenery and colour to interiors, making additions to functional areas of the home, To browse Dobbies’ new range of houseplants
houseplants make a house a home, they’re a them a cost-effective way to make a change. such as your bathroom. “Your bathroom for 2023, or for more advice and inspiration,
great way to enhance your space and create a Claire has some tips on how to make the most can easily be upgraded with a few humidity- visit www.dobbies.com
welcoming environment. of the garden centres’ good value options. loving houseplants that will thrive in this
“Our value houseplant range can be grouped environment and transform the look and
Dobbies’ Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire together with different flowering varieties in feel of the space. Layering plants such as
Bishop tells us how you can embrace some complementing pots for a put-together look Calatheas, ivy and Spanish Moss in different
positive greenery and bring your home to life and feel. Smaller plants can be raised up on levels will help you achieve a gorgeous plant
with houseplants. tables for a more impactful display, ensuring paradise and work well in hanging containers
you don’t need to spend a fortune to create to free up floor space. Ferns and succulents will
a mini jungle in your home. Alternatively, also add a positive touch and can be styled on a
For maximum effect, Claire recommends
grouping houseplants together to create you could use a Phalaenopsis orchid as your bathboard or windowsill for an extra pop of life.”
a mini jungle in your home. “To really make centrepiece and style it with smaller plants and
an impact and bring some spring positivity succulents for an eye-catching effect. Orchids When it comes to kitchens, Claire says you
indoors, cluster houseplants of varying are also easy to care for, simply keep your plant can use houseplants to bring this space to life
sizes together and style in a bright and airy at a minimum of 15 degrees in a bright spot without sacrificing its practicality. “Functional
spot. Ideal for filling any empty corners, a out of direct sunlight and water once a week, kitchen gardens work well in homes of all sizes
houseplant cluster will instantly brighten misting regularly.” and can be scaled up or down depending on
how much space you have. If you’re growing
herbs indoors, your kitchen will benefit from
their wonderful colour and fragrance, but the
*The above research was commissioned by Dobbies and carried out online between 9th December 2022 and 13th December
2022. The sample comprised 2,004 UK adults. All research conducted adheres to the UK Market Research Society (MRS) code greenery doesn’t have to stop there. Calatheas
of conduct (2019). All research processes comply with the DPA (2018).
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