In and of themselves, swamp plants are predestined for life in/on garden ponds or in/on natural bodies of water. However, there is also the possibility of keeping such plants freely in the room. You can find out what you should definitely pay attention to in this article!
How to keep and care for swamp plants in the room?
Swamp plants indoors thrive best in rooms with high humidity, such as bathrooms or kitchens, in bright locations. To care for it, keep the soil moist at all times, spray the plant regularly with lukewarm water and, if necessary, fertilize it every three to four weeks.
What you should pay attention to when keeping swamp plants in the room
It is in the nature of things that swamp plants need moisture to live and thrive. Both the soil and the surrounding air must be moist. While keeping the soil constantly moist is not a problem at all, the second aspect - moist air - is a little more difficult to achieve.
Swamp plants have no place in the living room, hallway or office - these rooms usually have very low humidity. And dryness dominates, especially when heating in cooler seasons. So it's better not to place indoor swamp plants in these rooms.
The bathroom and kitchen are much better suited. The usual activities there (showering/bathing, cooking) result in high humidity. Aquatic plants can thrive in these areas.
By the way, most marsh plants prefer a bright location in the room. So it makes sense to position them near the window. Otherwise, you may have to help with artificial plant light (€89.00 on Amazon).
Note: If you cannot guarantee the required humidity, you still have the option of embedding the swamp plants in a terrarium.
Swamp plants in the room - recommendations for proper care
Swamp plants like to be sprayed regularly with lukewarm water that has as little lime as possible - this way you prevent dryness and, depending on the plant, unsightly yellow discoloration of the leaves.
The most important care measure is of course watering. Make sure that the root ball of your swamp plant is always well watered and does not dry out.
Some swamp plants are particularly in need of nutrients, including papyrus. You should supply these plants with liquid fertilizer every three to four weeks.
Tip
If you can only place the swamp plants in a heated room, it makes sense to place a (non-flammable, heat-resistant) container filled with water on the heater. In this way you increase the humidity in the room.
