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A quiet low traffic corner

What gives a sheltered corner detail without crowding it?

4 individually potted plants. Select any photograph to open that plant's existing guide.

Placement and growing conditions

Why this group works here.

Use a corner that is quiet but still bright enough for growth. Keep the more delicate foliage away from heating or cooling outlets and leave access behind every container. The absence of traffic can protect leaves, but it does not compensate for a lack of light.

The message behind the grouping

Meaning, with a little thought.

Fine textures and small details can express attentive observation and individuality. The plants should remain part of the room rather than becoming an inaccessible still life.

Ming Aralia
In this design: patient attention.
Fine foliage rewards a protected bright position away from drafts and repeated relocation.
False Aralia
In this design: individuality.
Narrow divided juvenile foliage makes an unusual accent in a sheltered position with even conditions.
Mistletoe Fig
In this design: curiosity and small discoveries.
Choose a compact specimen whose rounded leaves can be appreciated close to eye level.
Small Flowered Moth Orchid
In this design: careful celebration.
An airy flower stem adds detail without a heavy pot, provided its bark medium is watered independently.

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