There is no better season than Spring to get stuck back into your houseplants. Spring is the time for trimming, pruning and repotting to stimulate the new season of growth.
If your Tiny Treehouse seems to be hidden behind the leaves or dangling from an ungainly branch it's time to bring out the pruning scissors and a repotting mat.
The founder and designer of Tiny Treehouses, Lars Wijers, came up with the concept of the Tiny Treehouse specifically for his houseplants - it was a creative extension of his plant passion.
In this, the Spring edition of our Tiny Treehouse houseplant tips, Lars takes you through his favourite Spring plants that thrive indoors and look great with the Tiny Treehouse range. He also shares some Spring pruning and grooming tips as well as a few of his favourite planting accessories and tools he recommends for the job.
My Top Plants for the Spring Season
Calathea (Calathea spp.)
- Known for its striking patterned leaves in various shades of green and purple, Calathea is a plant that thrives in the increased humidity of spring. They will move their leaves towards the light. Their bold, ornamental foliage make this plant a beautiful choice for adding texture and visual interest to any space.
Oxalis, False Shamrock or Wood Sorrel (Oxalis triangularis)
- Oxalis, with its deep purple, clover-shaped leaves and delicate pink or white flowers, is a unique addition to any spring plant collection. It opens its leaves in the daylight and closes them at night, adding a dynamic and interactive element to your home. It is best not to place them in direct harsh sunlight as their leaves will scorch easily.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
- Spring is a season of renewal, and the Spider Plant represents that with its bright, green-striped leaves and ability to propagate easily. It’s great for hanging baskets or shelves, extending your greenery as the leaves grow organically through the space.
Ferns
- Ferns, including popular varieties like Maidenhair Fern, Bird’s Nest Fern and Button Fern, thrive in the humid conditions of spring. Their lush, feathery fronds add vibrant greenery and a soft, natural texture to any space. Ferns flourish in indirect light and higher moisture levels, making them ideal for bathrooms or areas with increased humidity. With their graceful appearance, ferns bring a fresh, rejuvenating vibe indoors, perfectly capturing the spirit of spring renewal.
African Violet (Saintpaulia)
- African Violets are compact, flowering plants that bloom in vibrant purples, pinks, and whites during spring. They thrive in bright, indirect light and add a soft, delicate touch to your indoor decor.
Top Tips for Spring Houseplant Care
Spring is the growing season for plants. For most of winter many plants will go into a kind of growth hibernation. Ahead of Spring and during Spring it is a good time for pruning, re-potting plants and regularly adding fertiliser - and water of course - to really nurture this growth spurt
- Increase Watering Gradually - As days get longer and warmer, your plants will start to grow more actively. Slowly increase watering to match the new growth patterns, but always check soil moisture first.
- Re-pot When Needed - Spring is the ideal time to repot any plants that have outgrown their containers. Fresh soil provides essential nutrients and space for roots to expand.
- Fertilise for Growth - Plants need more nutrients as they come out of dormancy. Begin a regular fertilising schedule to give your plants the energy they need for the growing season.
- Clean and Dust Leaves - With more active growth, ensure your plants are absorbing enough light by cleaning any dust off their leaves. Dust-free leaves will also photosynthesise more efficiently.
- Trim and Shape - Get out your clippers and prune any leggy or uneven growth to encourage bushier and healthier plants. This is the perfect time to shape your plants for the season ahead.
LARS TOP HOUSEPLANT BUYS FROM AMAZON
Below is a list of some of my favourite plant accessories for cleaning, pruning and repotting your houseplants.*
Microfibre Gloves
Link to Microfibre Gloves
Repotting Mat
A helpful tool if you live in an apartment and you don’t have a potting station. This mat keeps the soil off your floors and keeps your workspace clean and tidy.
Link to Repotting Mat
Pruning Scissors
It can be tempting to rip dead leaves off your plants but you can damage the living part of the plant. Keep pruning scissors handy and use them often to trim away dead leaves and wayward branches to encourage a bushier plant. These ones are quite decorative, so they won't look out of place as part of your home decor.
Link to Pruning Scissors
Propagation Vessels
Most plants can be propagated, so once you have a few plants collected, there should be little need to keep spending money buying more plants. You just need to propogate the ones you have. Use any vessels you have such as vintage glassware, empty candle holders and science equipment to pop a stem in water and let the roots grow.
Link to Propogation Vessels
I particularly love this little set up from Amazon which create a great visual for a small well lit space for propagation to take place.
Mesh Pads
These Mesh Pads can be stuck under plant pots that have drainage holes to prevent soil loss and slipping.
Link to Mesh Pads
Creeper Plant Clips
To keep your climbing plants heading in the right direction and prevent you from twisting the stems to attach them to something, these stick-on clips can be a great addition for your climbing plants.
Final Thoughts
Spring is my favourite time for potting. The warm sunshine and flowering plants outdoors will inspire me to refresh my indoor plants and give them the same nutrition and care they would naturally get in the great outdoors to bloom and grow to their full potential into the coming summer.
*Note commission can be earned on some of these recommendations, however these are genuine recommendations and not sponsored recommendations.
