Growing Plants in a Conservatory

Last updated: 25/06/2015.

Some top tips when growing in a conservatory

Conservatories are usually colorful and lush and growing plants in them is an incredible way of making the most out of them. It is no doubt that with summers being increasingly cooler and the weather being erratic, conservatories have in recent times become a highly prized possession for many. They make it possible for homeowners to luxuriate awesomely in a living area with all the desired indoor/ outdoor characteristics.

Most conservatories used to be very cold during the month of winter while being extra hot during the summer months. However, this is no longer the case as new glazing techniques have now made it possible for people to enjoy temperatures that are more ambient year round. If you are planning to grow plants in the conservatory, it is essential that you orientate it properly and if possible, north facing offers the plants the best chance for growing. To ensure that you create a climate that is more perfect for your plants, having a double glazed conservatory throught is something worthy considering. The glazing in fact out performs the brick walls when it comes to heat retention.

Fitting a solar controlled glass on roof helps to reflect most of the sun usually at it its highest while you can also fit electrically operated blinds for shade. It is a must that the conservatory has good ventilation if you really want the plants to grow properly. In addition, it is important you make a decision on whether you will heat your conservatory or not in order to maintain the most appropriate day temperatures that can support the growth of plants. Temperatures of between 59- 70F are the most appropriate for the conservatory.

When you have done all these, it is important that you decide on the best plants to plant in the conservatory and when it comes to this, you have many options available at your disposal to choose from. You can opt for the succulents which are remarkably great or else, the cyclamen are certainly a superb choice that you can consider. These ones tend to work perfectly well when they are combined with some early flowering hyacinths. Moreover, if you can manage to find plants that have a great scent, these ones can be a great choice as it can considerably liven up the indoors.

Foliage is key for your conservatory at this time of the year. You can opt for the Helleborus lividus which comes with amazing mottled foliage. However, it is very important that you exercise extra care when it comes to temperature to ensure that you provide the most conducive environment for the plants to grow in. It is essential that the plants growing in the conservatory are cared for in the best way possible and besides watering, it is essential that you provide the plants with the best ventilation possible. Installing a cheap fan can be very helpful as it can go a long way towards reducing diseases that could attack your plants and mould as well.