We spoke to some experts to get their advice on making potted plants look more full and healthy.
For houseplants, it helps to know the best way to prune.
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Hird suggests observing whether houseplants have become “lanky” (longer stems with a lack of leaves).
She recommends moving or rotating houseplants to a brighter spot to see if growth improves.
Duford agrees that insufficient light can negatively affect growth in some houseplants, making stems long and thin.
She suggestsusing a grow lightif natural light isn’t plentiful enough, to help stimulate fuller growth.
Fill in Pots
This simple trick has more to do with how plants are arranged and potted.
Putting more plants in one container can instantly make the planter look more full, Duford suggests.
Be sure not to crowd too many plants together and be aware of when they may become root-bound.
This can be a good method for succulents that don’t have large or sensitive root systems.
If you have space, it’s possible for you to even move them outdoors for the season.
Some plants benefit from light but frequent misting also, especially ficus trees.
Support Vines
Vining and climbing plantstend to grow best with support.
