In this edition of Plantfluencers Stories we talk about Natalia Sáez and her Instagram profile In April, a thousand leaves.
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your Instagram account?
My name is Natalia and I am an architect by training, but I work in digital marketing ;). 4 years ago I decided to start writing a blog about plant care from my experience and soon after I decided to open the Instagram profile to do it on that channel as well. I always try to speak in a simple and understandable way so that tod@s, whatever the level of experience in plant care, can enter this beautiful green world without fear.
How did you get into the world of plants?
I was born surrounded by plants. My grandmother was dedicated to them both with her own stores and decorating and my mother always liked them very much (and she also has a very good hand). I, however, was a textbook plant killer. I had had cacti, pothos and bamboos (the easiest ones) and they hadn't lasted me two months. One fine day and taking advantage of a moment of redecorating my living room, I decided to buy some plants and try to do it well: read about them, learn, give them what they needed,
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Little by little I got hooked on this wonderful world and until today.
Do you have any plant-based tips you'd like to share with us?
It would be a lot of insurance XD. But if I had to choose one, it would be "get rid of your fear". Many people write to me telling me that they don't buy this or that plant because they don't want it to die (even the easiest ones). We have to accept that there is a risk in having a plant because they are living beings and we will not always find the key, but the benefit and rewarding of having them is such that it will always be worth trying. And if we fail, we can learn from the mistake. It's a perfect circle.
What is your favorite plant or species, and why?
This question always costs me a lot. I find it really unfair to choose a plant alone, because I have a really long list of favorites. But since it's a matter of choosing just one, here it goes: calatheas. I'm aware that they're a bit "dramatic" and delicate, but I think they're so spectacular that they're worth having.
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