You've spent hours on Instagram or have been wanting to create a cozy space for your day end retreat. Whatever your reason, adding more green, luscious leaves to your home can be a great way to create a calming environment.
Before you set your heart on a plant you need to evaluate what kind is best suited for your environment. Does your space it get direct sunlight, indirect sunlight or stays shady?
We've put together a list of House Plants that are great for Beginner Plant Parents. Start off with the list below and you will never be guilty of 'Plant Murder'!
Lady Palm
Having a full and vibrant palm in your home is always a nice addition and the lady palm is a great one to start off with. Unlike other types of palms, this one is easier to care for and only needs indirect sunlight.
Pothos
Calling all black thumbs: This trailing beauty has earned the nickname "devil's ivy" for its ability to withstand nearly pitch-black conditions as well as under- and over-watering.
Agloenema Chinese Evergreen
"If you're more of a waterer, an excellent plant is a Chinese evergreen. Aglaonema can withstand excess H2O, and it comes in a spectrum of colors, including green, pink, white, and red.
Spider Plant
What's better than one spider plant? Multiple spider plants. The fast-growing shoots produce little "babies" that you can re-pot for added greenery elsewhere. Just stick to well-lit spots, and don't forget weekly watering.
Peace Lily
If you're prone to overwatering, try Peace lilies, these can almost grow in a fish tank. With enough light, they'll also produce their spade-shaped flowers throughout the year.
Calathea Ornata
"Prayer plants" produce foliage pretty enough to outshine a bouquet, and you don't need a botany degree to maintain one. For the best display, keep the plant moist (not drenched) and avoid bright light.
Rubber Plant
Rubber trees can measure over 100 feet tall in their native Asia, but regular pruning will keep the ornamental variety in check. A potted rubber tree tolerates bright direct light, but put it in a slightly more shaded spot and it will thank you for it. Water when the soil has dried out — about every week or so.
Ponytail Palm
This slow-growing ponytail palm likes basking in a sunny window. Don't douse the Mexico native with too much water because its stems work off its reserves. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
Philodendron
There's a lot to love about philodendrons. Their name literally comes from the Greek words philo meaning "love" & dendron meaning "tree". Most types can withstand dark corners as well as sparse watering. "They like to be on the dry side," so don't fill the watering can more than twice per week.
ZZ Plant
Officially named Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the ZZ plant is native to East Africa. Called "the king of the indestructible plants," the species tolerates the dangerous trifecta of plant-killers: drought, low light, and really low humidity.
Snake Plant
One of many sansevierias, the snake plant is tough to kill. Those can go for a month without water. The leaves are typically stiff, sharp, and spikey. The best part is you get loads of pups to share with loved ones or multiple into new plants to improve the air quality of your homes. Some of the sansevierias are known to emit oxygen even during night time making them ideal for bedroom plants.
Dieffenbachia
Place this beauty by a curtained window, protecting new leaves from extra sun. With filtered light, the showy plant is one happy camper. The stunning shades of yellow, white & green make it a show stopper in any corner you choose to place them in.
Bromeliad
Bromeliads make great low-maintenance indoor plants as they don't require much sun and only need to be watered about once a week when kept indoors. As bromeliads love humidity, be sure to keep them away from air conditioning and cold draughts and mist with a spray bottle every couple of days.
English Ivy
You could let the long tendrils hang from mantel or shelf, but the climbing plant is also game for topiaries. They tolerate low to medium light, but growth is reduced and variegated forms may turn all green. To maintain the bright color of a variegated ivy, give it plenty of light. Ivies can be grown with artificial light, or near a north, east or west window.
Peperomia
These colorful plants grow great indoors. They also
hold water in their stems and leaves, making them drought tolerant. When watering, make sure not to over water and check to see if the soil is completely dry in between watering sessions
Now for tips on how will you maintain these head over to our Plant Care Blogs.
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