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Decorating with plants: growing tips for your home!

Architect specializing in landscape architecture Clariça Lima answered questions about plants in decoration

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Mar 9, 2021, 4:00 AM

08 min de leitura
Decorating with plants: growing tips for your home!
duas poltronas marrom em frente a uma parede texturizada com linhas brancas e pretas se encontrando como em um labirinto. À direita, uma parede verde escuro apoia uma prateleira em madeira clara e um quadro decorativo.

(Projeto: Octavio Meireles e Choque Arquitetura e Design/CASACOR)

In recent years, decorating with plants has become increasingly common in projects of different styles. After all, plants bring positive energy to spaces and taking care of them can be a true meditation.

In an interview with the website, the architect specialized in landscape architecture, Clariça Lima, answered some questions about the function and care of different species to create a decoration with plants at home.

What are the most recommended plant species to have at home?

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I really like to use green Pleomele, Chamedorea Elegans, Pinanga, and Lanças. They are resistant plants, need little water and light and are ornamental plants.

How can we use plants in decoration?

We can use bromeliads, hanging plants, and tropical garden arrangements using creativity. They make the house more colorful and cheerful.

What do you need to set up and care for a vegetable garden at home?

To set up a vegetable garden you need light and organic soil.

What kind of benefits can having plants at home bring?

Plants always humanize environments and spaces. Landscaping is an extension of Architecture; it is a way of bringing greenery into the home, the backyard, and corporate spaces. It is a way of getting closer to nature.

How to decorate with plants?


There is no shortage of possibilities when it comes to decorating with plants . Different species are capable of adapting to the most diverse styles and environments. Check out some of them:

Living room


Larissa Dias_Nosso_Recanto_CCBrasília2019 Incorporating plants into your living room decor helps to remove negative energy from the space, make it more airy and, as a bonus, gives the space a beautiful natural look.

Bathroom


casacor rio de janeiro 2021 rj ambientes decoração arquitetura mostras bianca da hora haman spa Decorating with plants in the bathroom is something new. Here, architect Bianca da Hora innovated with rustic plants that are resistant even in places with little sunlight.
And opting for a bedroom decor with plants is definitely a good idea. After all, they are capable of purifying the air, which ensures better quality sleep!

Kitchen


casacor rio de janeiro 2021 rj ambientes decoração arquitetura mostras anna malta andrea duarte cozinha amigos Vases with flower arrangements or plants are great ways to bring a pleasant aroma to your kitchen. Placing plants near the window is a smart tip to ensure they stay healthy and last a long time. It is also possible to create a decoration with plants using natural herbs such as mint, chamomile, thyme, etc.