On rainy spring days, we can spend some time tending to our houseplants.

Fertilise them with a liquid fertiliser specifically for green plants, to be diluted in the watering water and applied directly to the soil according to the recommended doses and frequencies. Water them from below more regularly now that temperatures are starting to rise, but always check the moisture level of the soil before watering to prevent waterlogging.

Move the pots to places sheltered from temperature fluctuations and draughts, and wipe any dust from the leaves with a cloth dampened with water. For some species that require high ambient humidity, if the air indoors is dry, you can lightly mist the leaves using non-hard water that is not cold.

We should also take the opportunity to check for the presence of pests such as aphids, scale insects or thrips on the foliage, branches and stems, and treat them promptly with suitable products.

There is a wide range of plants that can add a unique touch to your indoor spaces, whether in homes or offices, such as Alocasia rugosa, Cycas revoluta, Dracaena marginata, Hoya carnosa, Nephrolepis exaltata, Schefflera arboricola and Zamioculcas zamiifolia.