Hanging Monsteras & A 45-Year-Old Cactus Make This Urban Jungle One Of A Kind

Bernd Reichler doesn't have any room for holiday decorations in his Munich, Germany, home, because every nook and cranny is filled with plants. Talk about problems we wouldn't mind having. Today on Holistic Home Tours, we're touring Reichler's green oasis in search of top tips for turning an ordinary apartment into a nurturing jungle.

I would say plants, boho, and Oriental décor.

I have a lot of thrifted stuff in my home. My oldest thing is probably a 45-year-old cactus, and my newest things are three pillowcases I got from a friend who visited Morocco.

The day after I water my plants, there's the smell of soil in the air. In summer, all my doors and windows are open, so there's a lot of fresh air in the apartment. I love to light up incense every now and then too.

It's a drawing I made at the beginning of 2019. In my free time, I draw portraits with charcoal, and I made this one after I was reunited with a friend after a long time apart.

My living room! I love to hang out in there, listen to music, have friends over for drinks. It's also where I draw and work since I work from home.

I love to decorate my balcony since it's the only space where I can put up seasonal decorations. All of my other rooms are full with plants, so there's no space left!

To me, a plant-filled home is comfortable and cozy after a long day of work. Taking care of my plants helps me relax easier and calm down. Having lots of plants also increases the humidity in my home, which I believe to be good for my skin and overall health.

It depends on how long I was away. When it is longer than one week, I love to check on my plants and see if they grew any new leaves. If it was just for a day, my favorite part is getting in some clothes and having a cup of tea on my balcony or on the sofa.