Not everyone has a natural green thumb, but there are plenty of hard-to-kill houseplants that come to the rescue when you want to add some greenery to your home. Regardless of if you are a natural gardener or not, bringing plants into your home has a way of freshening up your living space.
Houseplants can offer more than enhance visual appearance to brighten a space. Plants keep you healthier and happier by offering both psychological and physical health benefits. Indoor plants absorb carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during photosynthesis, increasing oxygen levels in the air.
As well, bringing nature into immediate surroundings makes one calmer, more content and more focused. Houseplants have a therapeutic effect on mood, enhancing productivity, concentration and creativity while reducing stress, fatigue and colds – making them perfect for not just your home but your workspace too.
Are you looking to add some new plants? Match your lighting and indoor gardening ability with the following houseplants options. Don’t forget to check if any new plants are pet friendly.
Pothos – This fast-growing trailing vine can withstand nearly pitch-black conditions, as well as under and over-watering, making it the perfect starter for beginners.
ZZ Plant – Derived from the Latin Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the plant tolerates the dangerous trifecta of plant killers – drought, low light and really low humidity.
Snake Plant - Don’t let the name scare you – this is a versatile and forgiving plant. Besides looking cool with its typically stiff, sharp and spikey leaves, this plant is known for cleaning the air, surviving droughts and being low maintenance.
Chinese Money Plant – Also known as pilea, this plant requires the drench and dry approach, along with weekly misting. It is known to easily propagate plantlets alongside and being 100% pet safe and non-toxic.
Monstera – This jungle vine is famous for the ‘Swiss cheese’ holes in its mature leaves. Even in low light conditions, monstera can tolerate some neglect when it comes to watering and feeding.
Fiddle Leaf Fig – This is not a plant for beginners as it is sensitive to drafts and temperature changes. It requires humidity to thrive and is fussy about getting enough of the right kind of indirect light.
Indoor plants serve a practical and aesthetic purpose and will overall enhance your life. They are an inexpensive, easy and gorgeous way to style up your living space. Aside from the actual plants, have fun displaying your plants in beautiful ceramic or copper containers or hanging them in macrame plant holders.
As you take care of your houseplants, take a few deep breaths, and really focus on what you are doing when feeding and watering. Admire the leave and flowers by touching them, or maybe even talking to them - it will help both you and your plants thrive!