These easy-to-maintain species make any environment more beautiful. Find out how to take care of each one:
In addition to making any home more beautiful, the indoor plants they also have the incredible power to purify the air. And the best news? Even if you’re not an experienced parent, some plants will thrive in normal indoor conditions with minimal care.
If you are looking for more resilient and harder to kill species, check out these 17 plants that fit well in any room in the house. How many do you own?
1. Ficus lyrata
Ficus lyrata is that reliable plant that will ensure a fresh and modern touch to any decor, even in the smallest spaces. Natural light is essential for large leaves to engage in photosynthesis, so it’s important to place it near a window that receives light. Let the soil dry out between waterings.
Light: Lots of light
Waterfall: let it dry between waterings
2. Pilea peperomiodes
THE Pilea peperomiodes combines with a minimalist and contemporary environment. Circular leaves are produced in abundance in common soil and indirect light.
Light: indirect light
Waterfall: regular watering
3. Chlorophytum comosum
Chlorophyte comosum has been a popular plant for decades, but this plant is still relevant in any environment for which you want a low maintenance species that also purifies the air. The arching leaves make these plants ideal for hanging pedestals or baskets.
Light: indirect light
Waterfall: by gradual adjustment
4. Peace lily
The beautiful white flowers of the peace lily have long been bred on fake plants, but there is no reason to pretend when living species of Spathiphyllum wallisii they are so easy to grow. These lilies do well in low light but need regular moisture. (See how to cultivate here!)
Light: low light
Waterfall: humid
5. Tillandsia
The Tillandsia genus has given new life to the terrarium hobby. Although these plants grow without soil, they still need plenty of light and weekly watering, which you can achieve with a strong spray from a spray bottle or by soaking the entire plant in water.
Light: bright light
Waterfall: weekly spray
6. Aloe Vera
The gel from the cut leaves of aloe barbadensis it is widely used in first aid drugs and cosmetics, adding functionality to the houseplant shape. Like most succulents, this plant prefers dry sandy soil and lots of light. Healthy plants will produce young to replace any leaves you may be harvesting.
Light: Lots of light
Waterfall: little water
7. Jade
There are no errors with a crassula ovata in a bright room: it’s as beautiful as those flawless fake plants, but the fake ones don’t keep growing and become more majestic over time like real jade does. Water in moderation and add extra lighting if leaf drop occurs.
Light: Lots of light
Waterfall: little water
8. African violet
Although referred to as a single specimen, the genus Santa Paulia covers approx 20 species and many other hybrids to bring delicate flowers to your home or office. Use organic compost to promote good air circulation and water moderately at ground level to avoid staining the leaves.
Light: indirect light
Waterfall: light and regular humidity
9. Sword of St. George
THE Sansevieria trifasciata it is as close as possible to a plant to “plant and forget”. It tolerates a wide range of humidity, soil and light conditions. You can find different types and the plants also look great when grown metal or concrete vases.
Light: weak to strong
Waterfall: little water
10. Bromeliad
In their natural habitat, the plants of the family bromeliads they grow as epiphytes that nest on trees. This means two things: they love filtered light and good ventilation around their roots. The orchid potting method works well with them. Fill its hard leaves with distilled water to even better reproduce what would happen in nature. (See all about bromeliads here!)
Light: filtered or indirect
Waterfall: average
11. Lucky bamboo
The ability to grow in water and flexible stems make the sanderiana dracena a great piece of composition in any small space. Lucky bamboo, as the plant is also known, stops growing when you cut off the top, making it easy to manage, unlike bamboo that grows outdoors. It grows in low light or artificial light conditions.
Light: low light
Waterfall: a lot of water
12. ivy
a container of hedera helix It can be a super addition to your kitchen, bathroom or any place where there is bright light and some humidity. Cooler rooms that stay at 21 ° C or lower also extend the life of these plants native to northern Europe.
Light: medium-high
Waterfall: medium watering
13. Dieffenbachia (mute rods)
the elegant Diefenbachia shows large spotted and spotted leaves in moist areas with strong light. To grow it, it is important to provide moderate humidity and to keep toxic leaves away from children and pets.
Light: medium strong
Waterfall: average
14. Basilio
Your favorite herb has just become your favorite houseplant. Basil loves warm temperatures and lots of light. To keep the fragrant leaves out, remember to prune the flowers.
Light: loud
Waterfall: keep the soil moist
15. Chinese umbrella
If you like tropical plants, take a look Schefflera arboricola, which can grow up to three meters high in the jungles of Taiwan. You can control this growth in pots, especially with slow growing species like Gold Capella or Sunburst.
Light: loud
Waterfall: medium watering
16. Crotone
Plants Codiaeum provide that colorful touch that neutral rooms need. Bright light is essential for good leaf color and plant health. The shape of the leaves varies from paddle-like to grass-like, but everything have yellow, red, orange, or pink streaks or spots.
Light: loud
Waterfall: medium watering
17. Philodendron or imbé
Crawling from a basket or growing on a trellis, the Scandens of Philodendron is the classic low-care houseplant that thrives in all light conditions. You can see heart-shaped leaves growing in gigantic proportions outdoors in frost-free areas, but it’s as happy as in your bedroom.
Light: weak to strong
Waterfall: medium watering
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