Everyone loves spending time in nature amongst the flowers and trees. It’s one of the main reasons so many people have a garden in their backyard. It’s one of the best ways to relax, both by sitting and relaxing and working on it. And many people that live in the city love to go to the park or to visit a botanical garden. But they also love having some plants at home to make their interior more pleasant. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy the plants if you don’t have a garden or a balcony. And for those of you that don’t know where to start, here’s a short list of good houseplants for your home.
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Agave
Agave plant comes from an area where the weather is too hot to be outside. It’s a plant that enjoys the heat. Many people heard of it because of its popular usage for agave syrup and tequila. It’s not a cactus as many people think because of its looks, although it looks like it is. It’s a perfect little plant that you can keep at home that creates a nice little interior decoration. And you don’t even have to think about it too much as it doesn’t require any kind of special treatment. That makes it much easier for anyone that wants to have one.
Philodendron
Philodendron is a plant that can grow very large and is known for its large leaves. That makes it perfect for a house or apartment interior because it can easily fill up the blanks. Although, you can buy a smaller one and move it around the house as it grows. It’s one of the best plants to have indoors as it enjoys staying inside. You can take it outside in a nice little cooler shady place and keep it away from the sun. But make sure to add some water regularly. It’s one of the easiest plants for beginners because its treatment is very easy. The very plant will show you what it wants so you’ll have clear signs. And that can make everything much easier for you if you’re not too familiar with plants.
Air Plant
Air Plant is one of these interesting plants that you can see inside the jar as they don’t grow in soil. They are very interesting because they will use their roots to attach to something. They need a lot of sunlight to grow, but they also need a ton of water. And just like Philodendron, they will give you a clear sign when they need more water. They are perfect for jar decorations that you can hold around the house. And every single one of them will grow a flower once in their lifetime which makes them even more special. They come from tropical areas, kind of like Agave, and they want warm temperatures. It’s one of the best things you can do to treat it well.
String of Pearls
A String of Pearls is one of the plants you can easily recognize because it kind of looks like peas. It’s very unique and many people find it interesting because of its specific looks. They need a lot of sunlight, so make sure to have them facing direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. And when the winter comes, make sure that they are warm, but not too warm as well. They don’t tolerate winter too much, but they also shouldn’t be exposed to a lot of heat. They do like to feel warm, but not too much. And make sure you’re not adding too much water as well.
Burro’s Tail
Burro’s Tail comes from Mexico and many people consider it as a form of cactus. The very information that states that it comes from Mexico says enough about its durability. The plant is very tolerant to warmth and high temperature, and it doesn’t require a ton of water. But of course, it doesn’t mean that you should completely ignore it. You should take care of it and add some water occasionally. It’s not too hard to take care of it even if you’re a beginner. Just make sure to keep it away from the wind and cold.
Parlor Palm
Parlor Palm is one of the favorite kinds of palms of many people. They are perfect to have indoors and very decorative. They come from tropical parts of America and they can grow up to seven feet. The temperature needs to be medium to warm for it to grow well. You don’t need to water it too much, but every once in a while. Once every week or every two weeks should be enough. It likes staying in a sunny environment, but it’s not comfortable to stay in front of direct sunlight. So avoid keeping it by the window or any other place where they might be facing the sun. And if the temperature is too high, you might want to water it at least once a week.
Prayer Plant
The Prayer Plant is one of the most decorative tropical plants that you can find. Its leaves can have up to three colors, sometimes even more. They are popular because of the nice decorative colorful details their leaves can have. They are not growing too much and they enjoy being in a warm environment. The Prayer Plant can’t survive if the environment is too cold or too dry, so have that in mind when choosing a place for it. And don’t keep it exposed to the sun because it doesn’t like it too much because it can damage the leaf. It’s best to keep them somewhere near the window so they have a healthy dose of indirect sunlight. But never allow the plant to dry out entirely because it’s not healthy. Make sure that its soil always has water in it.
Snake Plant
Snake Plant is one of the best plants to have if you want clean air in your home. Its endurance is out of this world, as it can survive a long time without care. They are perfect houseplants if you live in an apartment and if you’re not spending too much time at home. They come from tropical areas and there are more than 60 species of them. It’s one of the easiest plants to take care of. You should keep them away from sun and water id occasionally, but not too much. And when the winter comes, water it even less.
Jade Plant
Jade Plant is very popular among the people that work in an office. It’s very simple to take care of it and it doesn’t require too much work. You shouldn’t water it too much, but you also shouldn’t let the soil run dry. It’s very similar to Prayer Plant. They come from South Africa, but for some reason, many people call it the Japanese Tree. They need a lot of sunlight, and they enjoy direct sunlight. It’s not a good idea to keep them in a dark place and to keep them in shade too much.
Pilea
Pilea is mostly known for its famous name Chinese Money Plant. So it’s probably the main reason why so many people are buying it. They come from Southern China near the Himalayas. It enjoys direct sunlight, but not too much. Only for a few hours. Other than that, it’s a good idea to have them in a place where they can have medium indirect sunlight. You should water it more when the plant is in front of direct sunlight. But if it’s not, adding some water once every week, or even two weeks may be enough. Just like many other plants, don’t allow the soil to dry out completely.
Hypoestes
Hypoestes is a nice colorful plant with colorful leaves that can have a variety of different colors. They enjoy warm temperatures and indirect light as it helps them to be more colorful. It’s an ideal environment for them so that they can produce many colors on their leaves. Direct sunlight may damage the leaves, but indirect sunlight may be just perfect. But don’t keep it in an environment that’s too dark because they will grow much slower. You shouldn’t water it too much, but the soil needs to have water. Although it doesn’t need to have too much water in it and having at least half of the soil wet is enough. You should avoid keeping them in a cold environment as well. They love being in a nice warm environment, but not too warm as well.
Peace Lily
Peace Lilly is a plant many people love having on their desks. Many people seem to misplace them with Calla Lily because they look alike. But in reality, they are very different. They are very easy to take care of and they produce a ton of oxygen and clean the air. And that makes them perfect if you’re living in the city. They don’t enjoy direct sunlight, but medium indirect light shouldn’t be too low as well. They need light so that they can bloom. When it comes to watering, the soil needs to be wet, but not too much. The last thing you want to do when it comes to Peace Lily is to overwater them.