How to care for your indoor plants - Do you know how to  care for your houseplants? Do you know how much light they need and where to place them? 

The following tips are easy to follow and can help you keep your plants healthy and beautiful.

Click through the gallery for some tips to help you care for your houseplants.

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Appropriate lighting - Even indoors, most plants need direct light. You need to figure out how much natural light is available in your home and, if necessary, use artificial lighting to supplement.

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Appropriate lighting - Window ledges are often the ideal place for your houseplants. Make sure to use a saucer or tray under the potted plants to collect excess water from watering and condensation.

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Water when necessary - Plants need water to survive. Do a bit of research about how much each species needs and water as much or as little as required.

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Water as much as necessary - Larger plants usually need to be watered less frequently than smaller plants, which which tend to dry up within two days. Cacti and succulents require less water than those with thin leaves.

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Choose the right spot - Plants are often used for decorative purposes. But that doesn't mean that you can put them anywhere. Find a place with good sun exposure that is away from air vents, air conditioners, TVs, and heaters.

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Choose the right spot - Avoid placing houseplants between the window and the curtain, as that can make it hard to control the temperature.

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Beware of pests - Some plant species can attract pests that feed on them.

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Beware of pests - You can avoid this by wiping the plants with a soft cloth soaked in an insecticide.

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Clean them - Keeping plants clean also contributes to their average life expectancy and beauty. Dust accumulation can disrupt the photosynthesis process. Wipe their leaves with soapy water.

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Choose a good planter and plate - A decorative container can enhance the plant's natural beauty. In addition, excess water that accumulates in the plate evaporates around the plant, which helps the plant during the winter.

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Maintain the planter - If the pot cracks or the plant's roots begin to show, transplant the plant into a larger pot. This will revitalize your plant and make it look a lot better.

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What plant to choose? - It's also important to consider the types of plants that are best-suited to the indoors.

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Croton - Characterized by its large, colorful leaves, this houseplant that likes direct sunlight. It should be placed by a window or another place where it can receive natural light. This plant is not a great option for air conditioned environments.

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Orchid - Orchids require little care. They enjoy shade and require little water. They blossom around twice a year.

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Ferns - Ferns should be placed near a window that gets morning or late afternoon sun and direct sunlight should be avoided. Avoid wind, as it can burn the younger leaves. Ferns are one of the ideal plants to have at home.

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Echeveria - This type of succulent stores water in its leaves and stem. It should be watered only once a week, since excessive humidity can cause the roots to rot. It's a good plant to have at home as it doesn't require a lot of sunlight.

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Cactus - Mini cacti like bright light but not all can tolerate direct sunlight. They are good houseplants as they need to be watered only when the soil is dry.

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Laceleaf - This plants likes a spot in partial shade and should never be in a dark space.

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Bromeliads - This plant is a great houseplant, but it needs plenty of indirect light and be watered more or less every other day.

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Chamaedorea - This plant likes humidity and, though it doesn't grow very much, it should be watered several times a week.

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Baby's breath - This plant is a beautiful option to decorate your house. It needs some sun exposure during the day but adapts well indoors.

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Peace lily - This plants thrives in partial shade and can't receive direct sunlight.

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Violet - This popular decorative plant likes indirect sunlight and needs to be watered once or twice a week. When watering the plant, avoid wetting the leaves and flowers.

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Begonia - This plant comes in various shapes and colors and needs fertile soil. It's important to protect it from the sun, wind, and cold temperatures.

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Licuala grandis - This plant looks great in a garden or in a planter inside the house. It needs indirect sunlight and little water, so you only need to spray its leaves.

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