Green Indoor spaces We Love

Indoor plants improve the air quality by absorbing toxins and airborne microbes, such as mould spores and bacteria. They also take in co2 and release oxygen. Plants give out moisture in the process of transpiration this increases the humidity in the room as the air indoor is naturally dry. This is beneficial as breathing in dry air can irritate sensitive membranes in the nose and throat.

Having greenery indoors are good for your mental wellbeing while being great conversation starters. 

So, whether you are a seasoned plant parent or a beginner with brown thumbs, consider these plants to change the vibe your space has. 

Low maintenance plants are ideal for beginners as they have few needs and can survive erratic watering, uneven light and neglect. These plants will have your home looking and feeling warm and lively with minimal effort. 

Snakeplant- impossible to kill, 

Jade plant- glorious glossy leaves, succulent,

Chinese money plant- fast reproducing 

Tall plants with large leaves instantly changes the ambience of the space. They make room feel larger than it is. Most of these require virtually no additional care beyond watering and occasional wiping leaves to remove dust to maintain the glossiness. 

Bird of paradise – large leaves, timeless elegance

Monstera- unique fenestrated leaves, classy appeal.

Rubber plant- large glossy leaves,  

Fiddle leaf- place near a window or the door as it likes a little wind.

Schefflera- a staple indoor plant, 

 Fern- these love shade and frequent watering

Ficus benjamina- glossy small leaves, avoid moving around as plant may experience shock and shed all leaves.

Don’t let limited space stop you from creating your dream indoor jungle. Just look up. Hanging plants add a beautiful vertical green touch. Hanging plants can be used to accentuate entryways, or a tv stand and fill empty corners. If your pets or toddlers won’t give your plants a break, hanging them help keep out of reach.

Heartleaf philodendron- brasil philodendron, beautiful broad leaves fast growing, can survive on sparse watering 

Money plant- devil’s ivy, easy to propagate and maintain. 

String of hearts- succulent, low maintenance 

Typically, small making ideal for table tops, shelves, and window sills. Succulents require the least watering of all. They can be frustrating however and require a bit of patience especially if you tend to over love your plants. They need adequate light to thrive. If you notice yours getting leggy and pale it’s because it is not getting enough light. If the leaves are soggy and turning black, you are definitely overwatering. As a rule of them, let houseplants dry out completely before watering again, and ensure the pot has drainage hole so the roots are not sitting in water.  

Echeveria –comes in a variety of colour, textures and shapes, water when soil is dry

Haworthia- 

Aloe- attractive succulent for indoors. Can be used to relieve pain from burns and scrapes.

 

If the space receives little to no natural light you may be discouraged from having house plants. However, there are plants that do well in low light that you can incorporate to liven your space.

Dumb cane- large variegated leaves,

Peacelilly- stately elegans, glossy leaves and simple white flowers. 

Bromeliads- simple hardy, and colourful, with occasional blooms

Spider plant- easy to maintain and propagate. 

Flowering houseplants brightens and livens your space. The extra colours and fragrance adds warmth creating a making a bold statement. 

Anthurium- long lasting flower, keep in bright light

African violet – keep in bright light, keep the leaves dry when watering.

Begonia- pinch back tall stems to keep it bushy

Christmas cactus- exotic looking flowers

Orchid- delicate classy flowers, long lasting blooms

Kalanchoe- Colourful bloom, keep in bright light.